Join us for a bat walk in an 800-year-old garden and historic site!
Date: 25 September 2026
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a bat walk in an 800-year-old garden and historic site!
The Franciscan Gardens are a hidden and undisturbed haven in the heart of Canterbury, with a long and fascinating history that dates to 1224.
The gardens have been planted with pollinators and other insects in mind, using organic principles and a wide variety of native wildflowers, making it a hotspot for biodiversity. The River Stour runs past ancient stonework which itself provides countless cracks and crannies for roosting.
Join us as we look for bats foraging for insects in the gardens and over the river, using bat detectors to listen for their ultrasonic calls. Insect activity is very weather dependent so there are no guarantees, but we hope to find at least two species of pipistrelle, as well as Daubenton’s bats flying low over the water.
Come and enjoy the excitement of a nocturnal walk in this little-known corner of the city.
Meet in front of the Franciscan Garden shop at 60 St. Peter’s St. Canterbury CT1 2BE at 7pm.
Bring a torch for safety, though we will use them as little as possible.
Booking is essential
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