Discovering Bats

Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Discovering Bats

Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

What you need to know


Discovering Bats Day

 

Renowned bat experts David Endacott and Michelle Young will be bringing a selection of rescued British bats for you to see up close, from tiny pipistrelles to noctules! Examine their sharp teeth, observe their delicate wings and listen to their calls on bat detectors. Come along to our Discovering Bats Day to have all the negative myths about these beautiful mammals broken on Halloween!

Did you know there are over 1,400 species of bats worldwide, only three of which feed on blood?

Did you know bats were believed to cure many ailments including baldness, fever, toothache and poor eyesight in ancient Egypt? 

Did you know bats are considered a symbol of happiness and good luck in China?

Did you know that bat dung placed over a door opening was thought to prevent disease carrying demons from entering your home? I'm not sure if I will be giving this a try...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets

Adults: £7.00

Concessions: £5.50

Children: £3.00

The ticket price also includes entry to the John Moore Museum and Merchant's House

 

 

 

Date and Times

Saturday 31st October 2026

There is a choice of three event showing times to choose from:

10.30am – 11.30am

11.45am – 12.45pm

2.15pm – 3.15pm

 

 

 

Location

Old Baptist Chapel

Old Baptist Chapel Court,

Off Church Street,

Tewkesbury,

Gloucestershire,

GL20 5RZ

 

 

 

Location

Old Baptist Chapel
Old Baptist Chapel Court, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ United Kingdom


Find us by the Abbey in a beautifully restored row of timber framed buildings. The Old Baptist Chapel is located opposite the museum, along a little medieval alleyway.

Car: Take Junction 9 off the M5 and follow the signs to Tewkesbury Abbey.

There are numerous car parks nearby. You may also want to consider a car share.

Rail: The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. There is a bus stop a short walk away for the 42 bus will bring you into Tewkesbury.

Bus: As well as the bus that serves the railway station, there is also a regular service from Cheltenham (41) which stops in the Crescent which is almost next to the museum. There is also a bus service from Gloucester (71) which stops in the town centre, which is a short walk away.

Bike: If you cycle to the museum you may leave your bike in our courtyard garden.

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