Bat Box For UK Bats

This wooden bat house provides a safe roosting space for native UK bats such as pipistrelles. It helps attract bats to your garden by replacing lost natural habitats like old trees and barns. With the decline in roosting areas, installing a bat box encourages bat populations by offering a quiet, secure place to rest, breed and hibernate.

Buy Bat Boxes For Pipistrelles And Other UK Bats

Native bats feed on insects like midges and mosquitoes, making them valuable for natural pest control. By adding a bat box, you're supporting local wildlife and helping reduce insect levels around your home. This also encourages a healthier garden ecosystem without relying on chemicals or traps.

Bat Box For Trees, Walls Or Garden Posts

The box can be fitted to a tree, tall post or building at least 4 metres high. A clear flight path helps bats access the roost easily. When placed correctly, it creates a calm space that stays warm and undisturbed, especially important for hibernating bats in the cooler months.

Wooden Bat Box Facing South Or Southeast

Positioning the box to face south or southeast helps it catch morning sunlight. This natural warmth supports bat activity throughout the year. Avoid deep shade and strong wind, as these can make the space too cold or damp for bats to use regularly.

How A Bat House Supports Protected Bat Species

All UK bats and their roosts are legally protected, so installing a bat box is one of the easiest ways to help without disturbance. Bats are clean, nocturnal animals that won’t damage property or bother pets. By offering a place to stay, you help ensure their safety and survival.

Benefits:

• Encourages bats to control garden insects naturally
• Treated with wildlife friendly water-based preservative
• Fully assembled - no assembly required
• Fitting hook included
• Black surround which helps increase heat absorption which is crucial for bats roosting. A small increase to the internal temperature for the bats can increase comfort for the bat.
• Full instructions included
• Supports legally protected UK bat species
• Easy to install on trees, posts or buildings
• Helps create a wildlife-friendly garden
• Safe for homes with children or pets
• No maintenance or feeding required
• Reduces the need for chemical pest control
• Promotes biodiversity in your local area
• Gripping boards - Ridged and grooved boards act as a landing ladder making it easier for the bat to secure its grip and move within the box.

Specification:
Height: 36cm Width: 20cm Depth: 9.5cm
Mounting: Tree, post or wall
Ideal height: 4–6 metres
Preferred direction: South or southeast

How Long Before Bats Use A Bat House?

Bats can take months or even years to adopt a new roost. Be patient and try installing more than one bat box in different positions to improve success.

Can I Check Inside My Bat Box?

No. UK law protects bats and their roosts. You must not open or disturb the box at any time, even if you think it's empty.

How Can I Tell If Bats Are Using It?

Look for droppings under the box, listen for soft chirping sounds at dusk, or observe from a distance as bats exit after sunset.

Is A Bat Box Safe Around Kids Or Pets?

Yes, bats avoid contact with people. The box should be installed out of reach, and children should be taught not to disturb it.

What Height Should I Mount The Bat Box?

4–6 metres above ground is ideal, with a clear flight path and no nearby wires, branches or other obstructions.

Can I Add Nesting Materials Inside?

No. Bats prefer clean, empty spaces and will not use a box filled with nesting material or food. Let them find it naturally.