Spooky Bat Hunt Trails
Join us at the Essex Country Parks for a Spooky Bat Hunt Trail - can you find all of our little bat friends?
Trick or treat? We've got a treat for you this half term to help you get into the Halloween spirit!
Join us at Belhus Woods Country Park, Great Notley Country Park or Weald Country Park for a spooky bat hunt.
Purchase your trail guide from the park cafes (cash and card accepted) for just £2.
Follow the maps and keep your eyes peeled for the trail markers along the way.
Booklet includes map, guided trail and some extra bat-related activities and facts.
Please note the visitor centres and cafes should be open from 10am to 4pm daily and are currently serving a limited menu of hot and cold drinks and snacks to take away.
Happy Halloween!
PS - You might also be interested in our Autumn Scavenger Hunt.
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