Bat Walks 2025
Learn about these fascinating residents of Canons Ashby on an evening walk with our bat experts and volunteers.
- Booking essential
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.
Pre-booking essential £14 Adults, £10 children. Please note that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Bat Walk Adult | £14.00 |
| Child Bat Walk Child | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
Families are welcome
- Meeting point
Park in the normal visitor car park and follow directions from our volunteers
- 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.
- Other
This is not suitable for dogs other than assistance dogs.
Upcoming events
Wonderful Wildflowers Trail
Explore the paddock and learn fun facts, and flower folklore! The trail will be running from late May until early September.
Guided countryside walks
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Guided visits to the Priory Church and Medieval Stew Ponds
Scratch your medieval history itch with a guided visit of the priory church and the restored medieval stew ponds: an area not accessible to the public without a guide. There are 20 spaces on this walk to sign up on the day.
Festival of Archaeology- Craft Session
Try your hand at the ancient craft of weaving during the Festival of Archaeology at Canons Ashby!