WOODCHESTER BAT EXPERIENCES offer visitors with an interest in natural history an exceptional opportunity to see the Mansion and observe our bats.
First there will be a guided tour of the Mansion. Visitors will then go to the bat observatory to see the bats in the roost above via the high definition monitors. This is accompanied by a talk about the bats and bat studies at Woodchester. As it is a maternity roost, in June and July many of the bats will be mothers with a baby bat clinging to them.
As dusk falls, visitors move into the Mansion to see the bats flying through the corridors and Gothic chapel, and then going outside to forage. Each participant can use a hand held bat detector to track the movement of the bats.
Please note that our minibus will not be available for the Bat Experiences. As it will be dark at the end of the evening, visitors should remember to bring a torch for the walk back to the car park. Please wear warm clothes and sensible shoes – floors at the rear of the Mansion are uneven.
Dates for our Bat Experiences in 2026 are
26th June, 24th July, 7th August – 1 space only on each of these three evenings
21st August, 4th September – 4 spaces available on each of these two evenings
Other dates advertised previously are now fully booked.
The cost is £30pp.
These evenings sell out quickly so don’t delay!
If you have any queries please e-mail the office: info@woodchestermansion.org.uk
The start time for the evening depends on the date, as the bats fly out to forage at sunset. You will be notified when you book.
You can also purchase a bat experience online as a GIFT. Select your date and pay, if the recipient can’t manage the date just use the link above again and change to another evening.