Mote Park Maidstone, Kent

Mote Park has proved to be a very popular location with the BBC having initially hosted the Radio 1 Roadshow, which has been successfully followed by Stargazing Events and Cbeebies Mr Bloom.

A number of large music festivals are also staged here, including the Ramblin Man Fair and Big Day Out.

Mote Park has an historic background having previously been the home of the Marsham Family who had the whole park beautifully landscaped.

Since that period wildlife habitats have developed and it now provides a home for an amazing number of species. Many of these are now the subjects of walks and talks, alongside studies to monitor populations.

Walks and talks include the history of Mote Park, water birds, small mammals, wild flowers, trees and bats.

The bat populations here are of significant national importance and whilst capturing them is illegal, specific events with licensed wildlife experts do trap and monitor their species as Kent's proximity to Europe is key, as is the habitat.

These events are always popular, but places are strictly limited so early booking is essential.