Evening events, Kids, Nature

Bat watching with the experts and their handy bat detectors.

Help scientists identify, count up and record all the animals on their checklist.

Take a walk to discover the animals that come out by night. Children must be accompanied. Booking is essential.

Take a walk, follow the clues and hopefully you'll end up at the secret badger sett! Phone for exact meeting times. Booking is essential.

After a short Ranger presentation, spend an evening in the badger hide. Sturdy footwear, binoculars and a torch are essential. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.

Make some lanterns and then head out on a spooky walk around the nature reserve, with refreshments available and a prize for the best costume.

A spooky torchlit walk with some ghoulish games and surprises – wear your scariest outfit.

Learn to find your way around in the countryside on this orienteering course for all the family.

Grab the bat detectors and torches – it's European Bat Weekend and we're going on a bat hunt. Ages 8+; all children must be accompanied. Booking is essential.

Creepy Halloween fun around the camp fire – wear warm and scary clothes. Booking is essential.

Learn all about bats during this nocturnal wander around the estate.

See what nature has to offer after dark. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring a torch if you have one.

This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.

Learn more about our fellow creatures as you follow the Hoofstock Keepers as they visit all their various animals.