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Bat Walk

Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with our bat experts and volunteers.

  • Booking essential

Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with our bat experts and volunteers. Enjoy a talk and guided walk around Canons Ashby's grounds on a search for our favourite flying mammals. See what different species you can find and learn more about their habits and habitats with our guests from the Oxfordshire Bat Group.

Please wear sturdy outdoor footwear, dress for the weather and bring a torch. This will go ahead in poor weather unless it is unsafe to do so.

Pre-booking essential £14 Adults £11 children.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult 18 years +£14.00
Child up to 17 years£11.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Families are welcome

Meeting point

Park in the normal visitor car park and follow directions

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather whatever it brings, and wear sensible shoes for walking on uneven countryside ground

Accessibility

This is a walking visit which goes up and down slopes and over uneven surfaces. The sound in the church can be echoey and tricky for those with low hearing. If you are concerned about hearing it may be best to sit as close to the guest speaker as possible - please let us know. For any other queries about access please ask.

Other

This is not suitable for dogs other than assistance dogs.

Contact info

Central Box Office

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at 10:00 to 16:00+ 15 other dates or times

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