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SOLD OUT 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 number

Call 0344 2491895

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.

Meeting point

Meet in the cobbled Courtyard.

Suitability for children

Children are welcome, minimum age advised 7+

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.

Upcoming events

What's On at Rufford Old Hall 

Throughout 2026, Rufford Old Hall will host a programme of free to experience activities and events for all the family, included in the price of admission.

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on
3 Jul to 22 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 124 other dates or times

Tai Chi in the Gardens 

Escape to Rufford's peaceful garden for a morning session of Tai Chi.

Event summary

on
7 Jul to 14 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play at Rufford Old Hall 

Come out to play with your friends and family this summer. Between 18 July - 01 September (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) embark on your next adventure at Rufford Old Hall.

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on
18 Jul to 1 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 33 other dates or times

Exhibition - Small Worlds: Treasures of Victorian Play 

Discover the magical world of Victorian childhood in Small Worlds: Treasures of Victorian Play, a new object focused display, which will explore how children played and learned during the 19th century.

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on
18 Jul to 1 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 33 other dates or times