Skip to content
Skip to content

Brilliant Bats Trail

This spooky season, discover the secrets of the brilliant bats of Speke Hall.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Bats are very important creatures. In fact, they’re brilliant and we’re lucky that some of them call Speke Hall their home. On this self-led trail through the Clough Woodland, learn which bat is so small it can fit inside a matchbox, how bats shout and guess some of our bats favourite smells!

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children.

Meeting point

Trail is in Clough Woodland.

What to bring and wear

This activity is outdoors so wrap up warm.

Accessibility

This activity will take place in fully accessible parts of the gardens and estate.

Other

This is a drop-in and self-led activity.

Upcoming events

Heritage Open Day 

Enjoy free entry to Speke Hall as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme.

Event summary

on
18 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00

Peaceful Pathways 

Find moments of peace at Speke Hall this Autumn.

Event summary

on
22 Sep to 21 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 90 other dates or times

Apple Day 

Join us in the Orchard on Saturday 27th September for a scrumptious and informative Apple Day, in partnership with Alchemic Kitchen.

Event summary

on
27 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00

Spooky Speke 

Prepare for a scare as the dark nights close in this Halloween as the Lady in Black returns to Speke Hall on the 10th, 16th and 19th of October.

Event summary

on
10 Oct to 19 Oct 2025
at
17:45 to 19:30
+ 5 other dates or times