Night walks with the National Trust

Get out and enjoy the warm, light summer evenings this month with the National Trust, who have organised a series of night walks for the whole family– ranging from bat-spotting excursions throughout July to stargazing parties centered around the Perseid meteor shower in August. Here’s our pick of walking-based events for the month ahead – we’ll have more about the Perseids soon!

Night wildlife walk, Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire
Join in an evening of night-time discovery on the Ashridge Estate. Enjoy a talk by a local wildlife expert Brian Barton, followed by a guided walk with the National Trust’s wardens. Listen for ‘glis glis’ in the woods, use ultrasonic bat detectors to identify where bats are feeding, and learn about other mysterious nocturnal creatures – then enjoy a
moth-trapping session with Bucks Moth Group in the woods.
Date: 09 July
Time: 9pm – 12pm
Admission charges are £8 adult and £4 child.
Booking is essential, please call ✆ 01442 851227

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Charlecote Park Bat Walk, Warwickshire
Enjoy a walk in the grounds at night looking for these fascinating
creatures. The walks will be lead by volunteers from Warwickshire
Bat Group who will answer all you questions on these night-time creatures.
Dates: 03 and 14 July
Time: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Admission charges are £5 per person.
Booking is essential, please call ✆ 01789 470 277

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Bat hunt walk, Kingston Lacy, Dorset
Spot and hear bats at White Mill with a countryside warden.
Date: 12 July
Time: 9pm – 10.30pm
Admission charges are £5 adult and £2 child.
Booking is essential, please call ✆ 01202 883402

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Bat and moth night at Sheringham Park, Norfolk
Date: 02 July
Time: 8.30pm – 10.45pm
Take an evening stroll with our warden to learn about the species
of bats and moths in the park when they are most active.
Suitable for adults and older children.
Admission charges are £5.50 adult.
Booking is essential, please call ✆ 01263 820550

For more information on National Trust events, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events and stay tuned for more walk picks for August!

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