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October half term at Newark Park

Look out for wooden bats hidden in the trees around the garden and learn more about these amazing creatures.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

In the garden there will be 10 bats hidden in the trees for families to discover. Each bat will have a fact about the bats which call Newark Park home, can you figure out the answers?

Pick up a free leaflet at Visitor Reception to find the locations around the garden.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

All ages welcome.

Meeting point

Collect your free trail leaflet from Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

Dress for the great outdoors.

Accessibility

The garden has a few steep slopes along with a couple of paths made out of bark.

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