Bat walk
Explore Wakehurst after hours and discover the fascinating world of bats.
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.
Important information about this event
Know somebody who would love this workshop?
Gift them a place by making a booking and then emailing wakehurst@kew.org with your reference number to receive a gift certificate.
- This event is suitable for ages 10+.
- The woodland walk will be approximately 4km on a reasonable surface but is uphill all the way back.
- The accessible walk on 22 August will be approximately 1km on predominantly flat paths.
- Please be aware that wildlife is unpredictable. We can't guarantee that you will see bats on the night and unfortunately, we are not able to refund you should this happen.