Guided Bat Walk

Guided Bat Walk - Monday 15th September - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Join Ken for an evening to celebrate bats as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival.
Discover the Cemetery Park’s flying nocturnal residents.
After one of Ken's well known introductory bat talks, you'll be led by him for a guided walk through the woodland and meadows with bat detectors to listen out for our furry friends as they hunt for their insect prey. The bat detectors help to identify the species that are swooping around and you'll be able to listen to them ‘chattering’ as they hunt for food.

Event leader, Kenneth Greenway, the manager of the Cemetery Park is a registered volunteer bat worker with Natural England, and has been leading bat walks and talks since 2000. He is literally batty about bats.

Suitable for all ages. Booking essential.

This is an after dark event - each two children (under 16) can attend but must be accompanied by at least one adult (18+ yrs).

Please read as much as possible before booking.

Please wear weather appropriate clothes and closed shoes (no sandals/flip flops/crocs). Bring your own snacks and drinks. A maximum of 30 participants will be attending the walk. Spaces book up quickly, but it's worth joining the waiting list as people do cancel.

Please bring a torch for you to light your way, they're not for shining at the bats.

Meeting point: The Cemetery Park Lodge, the brick building straight ahead of you as you enter via the main gates on Southern Grove E3 4PX

Timings & Tours

Monday 15 September:

18.30-20.30

Location & directions

Cemetery Lodge, Southern Grove, London, Greater London, E3 4PX

Directions:

Enter via the black gates on Southern Grove. The Cemetery Lodge is the brick building on your left.

Contact on day:

Ken Greenway

Telephone number:

+442039828670

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO BOOK Do not attend sessions if you or a member of your household have COVID-19 symptoms. Please check your symptoms. If you travel by bike, we can’t offer indoor storage, but you are able to lock your bike up on the railings around the Soanes Centre.

Booking contact name:

Ken Greenway

Booking telephone number:

+442039828670

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.fothcp.org

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2025 06:30 PM

Accessibility details

This is an accessible, inclusive walk. The maximum number of participants is 30. Please go to https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefriendsoftowerhamletscemeterypark/1813506 for our full Access Statement.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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