About the event

Come for a guided walk around Paulsgrove, and hopefully meet some of Portsmouth's bats together with Sophie, our Community Ecologist Intern, at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

You will learn about bats and how to identify different species by listening to their echolocation calls with bat detectors (bat detectors provided).

Spaces are limited, booking is essential.

Ticket Options:

We suggest a contribution of £5 per person, which helps us cover the costs of running this event. To help make this event accessible to everyone, we also offer £2.50 and £1 tickets for those who may find the full price difficult to afford. Please choose the ticket option that feels right for you. All attendees will enjoy the same experience, whatever ticket price they select.

When and where

Date: Tuesday 13th of October 2026, 18:00 - 20:00

Meeting Point: at the end of Chalk Pit Road, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, P06 4EX

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Getting there

Limited onstreet parking, please be mindful of local residents. Local bus routes - nearest bus stop is Paulsgrove, Deerhurst Crescent. Please check time before the event to reach the meeting point.

What to bring

Please wear warm, layered clothing and sturdy footwear (long sleeves and long trousers advised). A head torch or torch (preferably with a red-light setting to disturb the bats less). Sorry, no dogs (except service dogs).

Additional Information

Please note that bat activity is dependent on weather conditions. In the event of adverse weather, the event may be cancelled at short notice.

Image Credit: Daubenton’s Bat, myotis daubentoni, flying over water. © Dale Sutton/2020vision