Bat Walks
Wakehurst, Ardingly, West Sussex.
Explore Wakehurst after hours with our resident wildlife experts to discover the fascinating world of bats.
Choose from our woodland bat walk which takes you down to Westwood Lake, or the accessible and shorter garden bat walk which is based around the Mansion Pond.
This evening walk and talk will start with experienced surveyor, Tara Dawson, speaking about the different bat species that live in the gardens, their behaviours, habitat requirements and what Wakehurst has to offer them.
Using electronic detectors, we will try to pick up the ultrasonic calls of hunting bats as we walk. You will also learn about other animal species, birds and insects that call Wakehurst home.
The woodland walk will be approximately 4km on a reasonable surface but is uphill all the way back.
The accessible walk on the 22nd August will be approximately 1km on predominantly flat paths.
Please note we cannot guarantee that you’ll see any bats
More information about Bat Walks tickets
Please note, children over 10+ are welcome to attend the evening, but please be aware there will be a lot of walking involved. Car parking is included in the price of this ticket. We do not condone the selling Bat walks tickets without the use of proper channels. The woodland batwalk will be approximately 4km on a reasonable surface but is up a steep hill all the way back. Please wear sturdy shoes/walking boots and bring a torch. No flash photography is allowed. Please be aware that wildlife is unpredictable, and we cannot guarantee that you will see bats during the evening. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any refunds should you not see any bats. Please do not put yourself at risk by engaging with anyone re-selling these tickets. Wakehurst does not take any responsibility for Bat walks tickets sold through any other source but See Tickets.
We will go ahead with the evening rain or shine, please dress for the weather.