Bat Walks
Discover the bats that call Osterley home on this walk with our ranger team.
- Booking essential
Join the ranger team at Osterley as the sun sets to find out more about the enigmatic world of the bat. Join our rangers and use a bat detector to eavesdrop in on the bats echolocation calls and watch as the bats zip overhead through a darkening sky.
Join this guided walk around the parkland at dusk and discover more about these fascinating nocturnal mammals. We'll use bat detectors to listen for them and sharp eyes to spot them as they wake up.
The walk will take place at dusk and will go along uneven ground next to the lake on the front lawn. Bring a torch to help light your way and be sure to wrap up warm.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10.00 |
| Child | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
The walk will go across uneven lawn that may be muddy, and it will be dark. The walk will be up to 2.5km.
- Meeting point
Meet in the car park.
- Suitability for children
This event is suitable for people aged 6 and up and children must be accompanied
- What to bring and wear
Bring a torch, wear comfortable shoes and be sure to wrap up warm.
Upcoming events
Nature Spotting Challenge
Bird Bingo is back! Challenge yourself to tick off 5 birds in a row (vertically or horizontally) that you spot at Osterley. Hunt for mini beast (bugs, insects and worms). We have a list of 'mini beast' for you to try and find along the long walk.
Conservation in Action
Step behind the scenes and witness a rare Red Listed heritage craft brought to life. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 14 July to 20 August, expert conservators will be restoring our beautiful Breakfast Room mirrors.
‘Journeys – Wedding Shawls, Baghs and Phulkaris from the Karun Thakar Collection'
At Osterley, intricately-embroidered wedding shawls from Punjab will fill Robert Adam’s neoclassical rooms with colour and craft.
Craft Cart
Organised by a dedicated National Trust volunteer team, join us at Osterley for popular arts and craft activities for families on a Thursday between 12 am and 3pm during all Hounslow school holidays.