# Event Details - **Event Name**: Autumnal Bat Walk – Preparing for Winter at Horfield Common - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:15 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an autumn evening bat walk to discover how bats prepare for the colder months. Led by Steve England.About this EventJoin the Friends of Horfield Common on a guided walk led by wildlife educator, local historian and nature enthusiast, Steve England Steve England Outdoor Learning . We will walk around Horfield Common to spot, identify and learn all about these wonderful flying mammals.Using bat detectors, we will identify species still active as they feed intensively before winter.During this seasonal walk, we will explore:How do bats build up fat reserves for hibernation?Where do they spend the winter months?How does cooler weather affect bat activity?What challenges do bats face as nights draw in?Why are urban green spaces still vital at this time of year?This walk focuses on survival, migration and hibernation, offering a different perspective on bat ecology as the seasons change.The meeting point for the start of this walk is the Friends of Horfield Common noticeboard, just outside entrance to the Ardagh Community Trust.It is ESSENTIAL to wear sturdy footwear, be stable on your feet, and bring a torch!The event is scheduled to end at 9:15pm, but this will be dependant on the number of bats.There are limited spaces on this walk. Booking on a first come first served basis, and must be booked in advance!Ticket prices£10 per person, which includes the Eventbrite service and processing fees.Cancellation/Postponing due to Poor WeatherSteve England Outdoor Learning events take place outdoors, and therefore unfortunately may need to be postponed or cancelled in the days leading up to the event if it seems that the weather will be too poor for it to be run safely. FoHC will always aim to confirm cancellation of the event 24 – 48 hours in advance (though on very rare occasions, sudden weather changes may mean it's closer than this). Please keep an eye on your emails for information regarding this.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friends of Horfield CommonFriends of Horfield Common is a group, set up to maintain and improve the Common, as well as provide events for neighbours in Horfield to get to know each other.We'd love you to come and - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/autumnal-bat-walk-preparing-for-winter-at-horfield-common/100001985647492101 - **Event Categories**: meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Horfield Common - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Horfield Common - **lat**: 51.4901741 - **long**: -2.586340400000001 - **full address**: Horfield Common, A38, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Autumnal Bat Walk – Preparing for Winter at Horfield Common - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7dab62aeb25782d81b3c9680346c9ff7567555c0ab9e9e8c335e53e7a6927b33-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf4f6dd-gmir.jpg?v=1774677304 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Autumnal Bat Walk - Preparing for Winter at Horfield Common being held? - **A:** Autumnal Bat Walk - Preparing for Winter at Horfield Common takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:15 pm at Horfield Common, A38, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Autumnal Bat Walk - Preparing for Winter at Horfield Common? - **A:** Autumnal Bat Walk - Preparing for Winter at Horfield Common is organized by Friends of Horfield Common. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Autumnal Bat Walk – Preparing for Winter at Horfield Common", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7dab62aeb25782d81b3c9680346c9ff7567555c0ab9e9e8c335e53e7a6927b33-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf4f6dd-gmir.jpg?v=1774677304", "startDate": "2026-09-04T19:45:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-09-04T21:15:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/bristol/autumnal-bat-walk-preparing-for-winter-at-horfield-common/100001985647492101", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Horfield Common", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "A38", "postalCode": "BS7 0XG", "addressLocality": "Bristol", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.4901741", "longitude": "-2.586340400000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for an autumn evening bat walk to discover how bats prepare for the colder months. \nLed by Steve England.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-28", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-04T21:15:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-28", "lowPrice": "10.00", "highPrice": "10.00", "price": "10.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/bristol/autumnal-bat-walk-preparing-for-winter-at-horfield-common/100001985647492101" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-28", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/bristol/autumnal-bat-walk-preparing-for-winter-at-horfield-common/100001985647492101", "price": "10.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Friends of Horfield Common", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-horfield-common/27605130", "description": "Friends of Horfield Commonis a Bristol ParksFriendsgroup of volunteers, set up to maintain and improve the Common." } ] } ] ```