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30th Anniversary Fun Day - Ryton Pools Country Park

Come and visit the bat group stall at Ryton Pool's Fun Day and find out more about Warwickshire's bats.

Join us for Ryton Pools’ 30th Anniversary Fun Day full of nostalgia, nature, and family fun!

Join us to celebrate 30 years of Ryton Pools Country Park! 🥳 It’s a very special birthday for Ryton Pools Country Park this year, and everyone is invited to celebrate.

On Wednesday 27 May, we’ll be holding a 30th Anniversary Fun Day from 10am to 4pm at the park. Join us for a day of fun and nostalgia, with miniature train rides, ranger-led pond dipping and minibeast hunting, market stalls, brass band, maypole dancing, a BBQ and more.

Free to attend and no need to book. Normal parking charges apply. Put it in your diary, we look forward to seeing you there!

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Wednesday, 27 May 2026 10:00 - 16:00

Bat Walk - St Mary the Virgin Church, Astley

Join us to see what bats are flying around at night!

Join the Churchyard Biodiversity and Heritage Project team for a Bat walk around Astley Church and castle. Discover what bats are living in the churchyard and help us identify them with bat detectors.

The event will start with a talk led by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust's Jo Harper in the Reading Room. We will then head outside to explore the churchyard and surrounding area. All equipment will be provided, but please wear sensible clothing and bring a torch.

Free event, spaces limited so please book in adavance.

The Churchyard Biodiversity and Heritage Project is run by the Diocese of Coventry in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Caring for God's Acre and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Free tickets required for all attending Book online

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Wednesday, 3 June 2026 20:30 - 22:30

Bat Stall at St Mark's Eco Fair - St Marks, Rugby Road, Leamington

Come and visit the bat group stall and find out more about Warwickshire's bats at the St Mark's Eco Fair

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Saturday, 6 June 2026 11:00 - 14:00

Bat and Burger Night in Tysoe - St. Mary’s Church, Tysoe

7.30-9.30 pm – Enjoy a burger and fries at Happy Herefords – pay for your own food.  To help with burger numbers please email: tysoewildlife@gmail.com .

9 pm – Meet for tea, coffee, hot chocolate at St Mary’s Church

9.30 pm – Join us for a bat hunt with the Warwickshire Bat Group.

The bat detecting is a donations only event.


This event is organised by Tysoe Wildlife.

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Friday, 12 June 2026 19:30 - 22:30

Bat Stall at Bee Wild - Hill Close Gardens, Warwick

Come and visit the bat group stall at Hill Close Gardens' Bee Wild event and find out more about Warwickshire's bats.  

Hill Close Gardens' annual Bee Wild Event is an opportunity to learn about bees and wildlife in our local area. It's a free event but donations are very welcome.

See a display of local insect photography. Have a go at some activities inspired by the natural world. Get advice on bats, bees, butterflies and hedgehogs. Buy honey and locally crafted gifts with a nature theme.

Gardens will be open 11:00 to 4:00 (last entry 3:30)

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Sunday, 14 June 2026 11:00 - 16:00

Autumn Bats Alive! - Ryton Pools Country Park

Learn all about these fantastic creatures and join the nocturnal hunt to see and hear them!

Bats have been a source of fascination throughout human history, featuring widely in folklore across the world. They also hold a key role in the ecology of their habitats and possess some amazing abilities.

We'll begin with a slide presentation by the ranger, that dips into some of the cultural associations, alongside their remarkable evolutionary adaptions. We'll then venture out for a night time stroll to spot them in their natural habitat! Learn how to use our bat detectors to listen to their high frequency echolocation calls. How many species will we see?

Tickets required for all attending (£9.15 per head) Book online

Please dress suitably according to the weather and bring a torch if you have one.

Meet at the Visitors Centre.

Tickets are not for re-sale.

Please bring a torch if you have one.

Car Parking payment required at machine.

This event is organised by Warwickshire Country Parks.

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Saturday, 29 August 2026 20:30 - 22:30

Bat Stall at Leamington EcoFest - Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa

Come and visit the bat group stall at Leamington EcoFest and find out more about Warwickshire's bats.  

Celebrate everything eco at the Pump Room Gardens on Saturday 5th September 2026 from 10am to 5pm. Learn more about how you can decrease your carbon footprint, increase your healthy eating and step outside more to explore beautiful local green spaces.

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Saturday, 5 September 2026 10:00 - 17:00

Family Bat Night - Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve

Join Warwickshire Wildlife Trust for a unique evening to discover more about these amazing creatures and the wonderful reserve!

Learn lots of interesting facts about bats and use a bat detector on a short walk around the reserve to hear their ultrasonic calls and spot them flying around.

Suitable for children aged (4+) . Please note children need to be accompanied by an adult and dogs are not permitted at this event.

Places are limited so book online now, to avoid disappointment! All attendees require a ticket. *THIS SESSION IS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY.*

If you have any problems booking online please call: 02476 302912. For other enquiries about this event contact: education@wkwt.org.uk


Organised by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Book online 

Price from £7.00.

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Friday, 11 September 2026 18:30 - 20:00

Bat talk on Bats of the UK, Their Ecology and Conservation - Market Bosworth & District Natural History Society

Following her well received talk on the evolution of bats, Tricia Scott of the Warwickshire Bat Group returns with her stimulating take on British bats, their ecology and the challenges they face.

Meetings start at 7:30pm and will be held at St Peter's School, Station Road, Market Bosworth, CV13 0NP.

Free for members of Market Bosworth & District Natural History Society. Visitors are invited to make a donation, suggested amount £3.00.

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Tuesday, 27 October 2026 19:30 - 21:30