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Guided Bat Walk - Rufford Old Hall

Join our friendly bat expert at dusk for a guided walk through the gardens and woodland to find out more about the different species of bat living here at Rufford Old Hall.

  • Booking essential

Discover facts about Rufford's fascinating bat residents as you learn about their habits and habitats. Detecting equipment will be provided for the evening.

A drink of choice and a cookie will be served on arrival in the courtyard or tea-room depending on the weather.

Pre-booking is essential and spaces are limited.

Admission charges do not apply as this experience takes place later than our usual opening hours.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

Children are welcome, minimum age advised 7+

Meeting point

Meet in the cobbled Courtyard.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear suitable for walking around the grounds. Bring an extra layer as it may be colder as the sun sets.

Accessibility

Garden is fully accessible with level access and some slight slopes. Woodland has flat paths. The courtyard where the toilets are located is entirely cobbled.

Upcoming events

What's On at Rufford Old Hall 

Join us throughout 2026 for free to experience events at Rufford Old Hall.

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on
17 Apr to 22 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 179 other dates or times

Bluebell Tour and Breakfast at Rufford Old Hall 

This Spring, tuck into a tasty breakfast, followed by a tour of the beautiful bluebells in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall.

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on
20 Apr to 27 Apr 2026
at 09:30 to 11:00+ 1 other date or time

Forget-Me-Not – Dementia Friendly Café at Rufford Old Hall 

Join us at Rufford Old Hall for our monthly Dementia Café, a warm and welcoming space for people living with dementia and those who support them.

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on
28 Apr to 27 Oct 2026
at 09:30 to 11:00+ 6 other dates or times

Blossom at Rufford Old Hall 

Every spring, blossom declares the arrival of brighter days to come. We invite you to enjoy blossom’s fleeting beauty and celebrate all the good it can do – for people and for nature.

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1 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 22 other dates or times