# Event Details - **Event Name**: Abberton Bat Box Building - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 10:15 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 11:45 am - **Event Description**: Build your own wooden bat box to help these nocturnal creatures!About this EventJoin us at Abberton this February half term, where we'll get making and take action to help the bats living near you. Learn a bit about bats and how you can help them. We will give you your own build-a-bat-box kit, the tools, and the knowledge to assemble it yourself!Adults will need to be comfortable using tools, as we will be using hammers and nails. This event is recommended for children aged 5+Can't make this event? We have lots more fun planned this half-term, find out more here!Find out more about how you can take action for wildlife!FAQs?Who needs a ticket?Children aged 5 years+ will require a ticket to attend. Adults do not require a ticket.?Do I get to take my bat box home? Yes, you will make a wooden bat box and take it home when you are done?Where do I put my bat box? Advice on bat box placement will be given in the session. Please note that nesting bats are protected by law, so if you are lucky enough to have bats move in, you cannot move or disturb them?What do I need to bring with me? This session will take place outside, so wear suitable clothing. Otherwise, you just need to bring yourself! All tools and resources will be provided?Will the activities take place outside? Yes, activities will be outside. The crafts will take place in our shelter, so it is protected from rain - but still outdoors. ?Where are you based? We are based in North Essex, local to Colchester.☕Is there a Cafe or shop? The visitor centre has a shop and café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches. ?‍?Can we bring a dog? Assistance dogs are welcome at our events. ♿Will the event be accessible? Our trail follows one of our accessible gravel paths, so it is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. There is also ramp access to the shelterPlease find the event booking terms and conditions here:Event booking terms and conditions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/abberton-bat-box-building/100001963242205285 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, dog, half-term - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fabberton-bat-box-building-tickets-1963242205285 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15.09, max: 15.09, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Colchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Abberton Reservoir - **lat**: 51.825129 - **long**: 0.837343 - **full address**: Abberton Reservoir, Church Road, Colchester, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Essex Wildlife Trust (https://allevents.in/org/essex-wildlife-trust/22524161) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6f9b64e2a991563f5937ce94fd95e035798c6d7863ad77ea657915d773ee23f5-rimg-w1200-h800-dc171b14-gmir.jpg?v=1762628539 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b525f197110c5bc52bc1a46e2a18d48a58b582cb42e7c28bcfc909e08100621b-rimg-w400-h400-dc161b14-gmir.jpg?v=1762628539 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 10:15 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Abberton Reservoir, Church Road, Colchester, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 15.09 up to 15.09 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Essex Wildlife Trust - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** trips-adventures, dog, half-term - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Abberton Bat Box Building ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Abberton Bat Box Building", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6f9b64e2a991563f5937ce94fd95e035798c6d7863ad77ea657915d773ee23f5-rimg-w1200-h800-dc171b14-gmir.jpg?v=1762628539", "startDate": "2026-02-20", "endDate": "2026-02-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/colchester/abberton-bat-box-building/100001963242205285", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Abberton Reservoir", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Church Road", "postalCode": "CO2 0EU", "addressLocality": "Colchester", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.825129", "longitude": "0.837343" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Build your own wooden bat box to help these nocturnal creatures!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-20", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "lowPrice": "15.09", "highPrice": "15.09", "price": "15.09", "url": "https://allevents.in/colchester/abberton-bat-box-building/100001963242205285" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/colchester/abberton-bat-box-building/100001963242205285", "price": "15.09", "name": "Child ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Essex Wildlife Trust", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/essex-wildlife-trust/22524161", "description": "We are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed  to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. 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