Abberton Bat Box Building

Join us at Abberton this February half term, where we'll get making and take action to help the bats living near you. Learn a bit about bats and how you can help them. We will give you your own build-a-bat-box kit, the tools, and the knowledge to assemble it yourself!

Adults will need to be comfortable using tools, as we will be using hammers and nails. This event is recommended for children aged 5+

Can't make this event? We have lots more fun planned this half-term, find out more here!

Find out more about how you can take action for wildlife!

FAQs

🎫Who needs a ticket?

Children aged 5 years+ will require a ticket to attend. Adults do not require a ticket.

🦇Do I get to take my bat box home? 

Yes, you will make a wooden bat box and take it home when you are done

🦇Where do I put my bat box? 

Advice on bat box placement will be given in the session. Please note that nesting bats are protected by law, so if you are lucky enough to have bats move in, you cannot move or disturb them

🎒What do I need to bring with me? 

This session will take place outside, so wear suitable clothing. Otherwise, you just need to bring yourself! All tools and resources will be provided

🌳Will the activities take place outside? 

Yes, activities will be outside. The crafts will take place in our shelter, so it is protected from rain - but still outdoors. 

🌍Where are you based? 

We are based in North Essex, local to Colchester.

☕Is there a Cafe or shop? 

The visitor centre has a shop and café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches. 

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog? 

Assistance dogs are welcome at our events. 

♿Will the event be accessible? 

Our trail follows one of our accessible gravel paths, so it is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. There is also ramp access to the shelter

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