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The Regent's Park after Dark: Bats and Fungi

Key information

Tuesday 6 October 6.15-8.15pm and Friday 9 October 6-8pm

Free

The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill

Nature

Wellbeing

Tuesday 6 October 6:15-8:15pm and Friday 9 October 6-8pm

As daylight fades and The Regent’s Park quietens, a hidden world begins to stir. Join us for this atmospheric walk that blends wildlife spotting with ecology, conservation and a deeper understanding of how urban parks can thrive after dark.

  • You’ll discover how the park transforms after hours and why it plays such an important role for London’s nocturnal wildlife.
  • Using bat detectors, you’ll tune into the ultrasonic calls of different bat species as they hunt overhead, learning how scientists identify bats by sound and behaviour.
  • We will explore the darkness searching for fungi, using ultraviolet torches to illuminate those that fluoresce, whilst discovering the species which may even support bats.
  • This walk also explores the wider cast of nocturnal species that share the park and the intricate web of habitats that supports them once the sun goes down.
     
A close up of a noctule and Pipistrelle bat
Sulphur tuft glowing under UV light
Max Mudie
Richmond Park

Designed for adult attendees, over 18 years of age. For more information, please email helpnaturethrive@royalparks.org.uk.

Help Nature Thrive delivers exciting biodiversity, engagement and citizen science projects across The Royal Parks. Take a look at our website for other events and ways to get involved. The Help Nature Thrive project is made possible thanks to the support of players of Postcode Lottery

Please note that these FREE tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If the event sells out, then you will be able to join a waiting list. If you no longer require your tickets, please cancel in advance so that we may offer them to others on the waitlist and keep these events free.