Night Walk

An opportunity to explore Avon Tyrrell during dusk or darkness and discover the nocturnal creatures that live here. It is a great time to see new things, listen to stories connected with the house and test your night vision with some of our night tricks. You will be amazed what there is to see.

Spring/Summer: The wildlife is more abundant during the Spring/Summer months. Use our bat detectors and listen to their echolocation as you search for some of the many species that roost here at Avon Tyrrell. You can also look out for tawny owls that nest within the grounds.

Miid-Summer Days are at their longest and during these sessions, you’ll discover some of Avon Tyrrell’s secrets as well as be on the look-out for all the wildlife that comes out at dusk. We’ll often end the session by seeing if we can glimpse any of the ‘early’ rising bats down by the lake as well as using interactive games to provide information about how our animals cope in the dark.

Winter: Winter sessions take place in full darkness which allows you to really develop night vision and get fantastic results from our light tricks. You’ll discover some of Avon Tyrrell’s hidden secrets and explore the usually hidden world of Avon Tyrrell in total blackout. We may also get to see some constellations high up in the sky.

Duration: 90 minutes

Ratios: 1:20

Groups running at one time: 4

Recommendations:

We recommend you bring warm clothing as even in the summer the temperature can drop very clearly in the evening.
Do not bring torches on session to allow night tricks to work effectively.
Closed toe shoes must be worn on all activities.

Accessible: Yes, routes can be adapted to be suitable for all (it is easier if we know prior to the session)

Fun: Field Studies sessions can be enjoyed by all.

Skill: By offering various elements to our Field Studies programme we can foster environmental knowledge, skill acquisition, group cooperation and communication. All sessions aim to provide all individuals with a role to play in the success of the group.

Support & Cohesion: By taking part in a shared experience, Field Studies can improve group and leader familiarisation as individuals work closely together.

Fitness & Wellbeing: This activity by the nature of its location promotes an appreciation of the benefits of the outdoors for wellbeing and fitness.

When incorporated as part of a development programme of activities, Field Studies activities can support increased attainment and develop character and soft skills all of which are key life skills. Individuals will be able to recognise their own achievements and individual progression, as well as have the opportunity to develop personal qualities such as self-reliance, perseverance, self-belief and increased levels of confidence.

View our Learning Outcomes Matrix

As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Night Walks can support key areas of the curriculum.

Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links

Art and Design: 1

Design and Technology:

Cooking and Nutrition 2

Geography:

Place Knowledge 1

Human and Physical Geography 2a

Science:

Working scientifically 1, 2, 3 & 5

Plants 1