Join us on a nocturnal quest to see bats and their amazing aerial acrobatics!
There are at least three bat species roosting at Bore Place - common pipistrelle, soprano pipistrelle and brown long-eared - and several other species have also been spotted. The estate has been managed organically for over 20 years - the lack of pesticides helps our insect populations, and these are a vital food source to help our bat populations to thrive.
After a short introduction about these fascinating little creatures, your guided night walk will take you along footpaths and around the historic buildings at the heart of the estate.
Have you ever used a bat detector? Now is your chance to have a go, listening for bat echolocating as they leave their roosts and fly out to catch insects. We also hope to spot some other wildlife – possibly deer or hares – and we might even hear owls!
If you're looking for a family-friendly bat evening, please see our Family Bat Safari on Thursday 23 October.
Important info
- Dress for the weather and wear sturdy boots/wellies.
- This walk is aimed at an adult audience and is suitable for age 15+.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Of course we hope (and expect!) to find lots of bats, but please bear in mind that we can't control the wildlife and occasionally we don't find anything.
We want our events to be accessible for all – please let us know if you require any additional information or adjustments and we will do our best to accommodate you. We offer free tickets to essential companions – please use the ‘Any Special Requirements’ box at checkout to let us know if you would like to book one. You can also contact us on hello@boreplace.org or 01732 463255 to chat about your requirements.
This event is part of our People and Nature Together project, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and thanks to National Lottery players.
Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to the Commonwork Trust.