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Meet a bat at Gibside with Ranger Tim

Come along for a bat encounter this October Half Term

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Join this rare opportunity to see a real bat up-close whilst Ranger Tim tells you all about these special creatures and how you can help protect them.

Meet Mabel, a common pipistrelle who was rescued by the local bat team and is now unfortunately unable to live in the wild. She loves helping people learn all about bats and debunking some of the myths about them.

Please be aware that for the safety of the bats, participants will be asked to remain quiet and calm and wear a face mask (provided). Bats are sensitive to noise and our first priority must be the welfare of the animal. If participants are unable to stay calm and quiet during the experience, they may be asked to leave. Children must be supervised at all times.

All bats and their roosts are protected by UK law. This activity will take place under the supervision of Ranger Tim, who has a special licence to handle bats.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All per person£2.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for ages 5+.

Meeting point

This event takes place in the Forest Room tucked beside the Pizza Pit in the Market Place. Please arrive at the Forest Room at least 5 minutes before your time slot.

What to bring and wear

Please be aware that participants will be asked to wear a face mask (provided) for the safety of the bat.

Accessibility

The Forest Room is wheelchair accessible.

Contact info

Central Box Office

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