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Sunset bat walk at Monkton Park

Fri 24 Jul 2026 8:50 PM - 10:20 PM Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 3JX

Sunset bat walk at Monkton Park

Fri 24 Jul 2026 8:50 PM - 10:20 PM Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 3JX

Join us for a fascinating sunset bat walk through Monkton Park!

This event will begin promptly at 8.50pm with a short talk - learn what makes our native bats so special, why they need our help and how to use a bat detector. As the sun sets we'll lead a guided walk, stopping to marvel as the different bat species emerge, hopefully spotting one of the rarer species of bat in the UK! The walk will last about an hour and will finish in darkness.

Logistics

Once your ticket is booked you will be sent details of where to meet up. You will need to wear suitable footwear and clothing to be outside at night walking through a park, including a torch as we will be walking through unlit areas. We will walk on a mix of rough grass, paved paths and mud paths with some uneven and steep ground.

We will let attendees know at least 24 hours in advance if the event is rescheduled due to rain or high wind that prevents bats flying.

Booking a ticket

Booking a ticket is essential as numbers are limited for health and safety reasons, and to ensure everyone gets to use a bat detector.

We ask that you donate what you can afford for this event to support the work of Rooted Chippenham CIC in our community - we suggest £5 per ticket but any amount you're happy to give is greatly appreciated.

Cancellations and refunds

Please only book tickets if you definitely plan to attend this event, all donations are non-refundable. If you need to cancel a ticket, please let us know at least 24 hours before the event so we have the chance to offer it to our waiting list.

About us 

Rooted Chippenham bring you this event and it is led entirely by our wonderful volunteers giving their time for free.

Location

Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 3JX