Bat Discovery Half Term Trail
We've gone a bit batty at Calke this October half term! Using your echolocation skills, explore the world of bats. There are ten to discover around the Stableyards and the Pleasure Grounds. Some of them call Calke 'home', others come out...
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
We've gone a bit batty at Calke this October half term!
Using your echolocation skills, explore the world of bats. There are ten to discover around the Stableyards and the Pleasure Grounds. Some of them call Calke 'home', others come out especially for Halloween and others are a bit more unusual, like the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox!
Look at how you measure up against a bat, play a game of hide and seek (bat style!) and test your knowledge with some bat facts.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
All children are very much welcome
- Meeting point
Look out for a map of the trail spots near the Ticket Office when you arrive, and then set off through the Stableyards and Pleasure Grounds.
- What to bring and wear
The trail is outdoors, so come prepared for the weather.
- Accessibility
The paths along the trail are concrete, compacted gravel or short grass. Areas are mostly level but there are some steeper slopes. There are benches at regular intervals. Sensory bags are available to borrow from the Ticket Office.
- Other
Dogs are welcome, but should be kept on a short lead.
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