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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 number

Call 03442491895

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.

Meeting point

Park in the normal visitor car park and follow directions

Suitability for children

Families are welcome

What to bring and wear

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

Other

This is not suitable for dogs other than assistance dogs.

Contact info

Central Box Office

Upcoming events

Guided countryside walks 

On the third Thursday of the month from May to October, come and explore our surrounding countryside on a 6-mile walk, enjoy the fantastic views and get out in the fresh air with our walking guides.

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on
18 Jun to 15 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30+ 4 other dates or times

Guided visits to Priory Church and medieval Stew Ponds 

Find out more about the medieval history of Canons Ashby with a guided visit to the church, and then to the restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide. There are 30 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day.

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on
18 Jun to 30 Jul 2026
at 14:00 to 14:45+ 6 other dates or times

Hop, Skip and Soar Play Trail, Summer of Play 

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on
18 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 50 other dates or times

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18 Jul 2026
at 18:00 to 20:15