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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

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket 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.

Contact info

Central Box Office

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on
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at
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on
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at
14:00 to 14:45
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on
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at
18:00 to 20:00
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on
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at
18:00 to 19:45