Wildlife Houses

Invite your favourite creatures to your garden with a cosy wildlife house. From snug bird boxes to rustic hedgehog hideaways, these structures are essential sanctuaries for local animals and insects. It’s also a simple yet effective way to help the wildlife on your doorstep thrive. 

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  • Kent Bat Box;Multi-chamber Kent Bat Box;Kent Bat Box can be mounted on walls or trees Kent Bat Box;Multi-chamber Kent Bat Box;Kent Bat Box can be mounted on walls or trees

    Kent Bat Box

    £32.95
    £32.95
    • Rustic: designed and made from untreated, sawn timber which is ideal for bats
    • Effective: multi crevice bat roost suitable for crevice roosting bats such as pipistrelles
    • Warm: thick cut and chunky this bat box provides plenty of insulation
  • Wildlife World Hedgehog Haus; Wildlife World Hedgehog Haus House; Hedgehog Haus Wildlife World Hedgehog Haus; Wildlife World Hedgehog Haus House; Hedgehog Haus

    Hedgehog Timeless Haus

    £35.95
    £35.95
    • Weather-proof: waterproof felt roof lining with safe steel frame
    • Adaptable: requires additional insulation if intended for use during hibernation
    • Appealing: decorative rattan roof with wooden timber door
  • Dutch Barn Hedgehog House; Barn Hedgehog House; Easy access cleaning and inspection; Dutch Barn Hedgehog House Dutch Barn Hedgehog House; Barn Hedgehog House; Easy access cleaning and inspection; Dutch Barn Hedgehog House

    Dutch Barn Hedgehog House

    £69.95
    £69.95
    • Durable: strong sustainable timber construction
    • Weather-proof: waterproof lined roof and ventilated bed chamber
    • Accessible: easy access door for inspection and cleaning
  • Beneficial Insect Habitat attached to a cream garden wall with bushes surrounding Benefical Insect Habitat

    Beneficial Insect Habitat

    £24.95
    £24.95
    • Attractive: 100% sustainable sturdy timber
    • Essential: an ideal feature in every wildlife friendly garden
    • Protective: wire mesh prevents birds and other predators from entering
  • mammal nester - small mammal nest Bee nest box - Bumblebee nester

    Terracotta Bumblebee Nesting Pot

    £28.95
    £28.95
    • Attracts: bumblebees, colonial insects and occasionally small mammals
    • Decorative: attractive and practical garden feature in frost-resistant terracotta
    • Bamboo Entrance: provides easy method of entry and exit in all weathers
  • Woodstone Matias Bee & Insect Hotel insect house
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    Woodstone Matias Bee & Insect Hotel

    £22.95
    £22.95
    • Attracts beneficial pollinators to boost garden health
    • Made from very long-lasting, frost proof WoodStone® material
    • Ideal for solitary bees, ladybirds, and lacewings, comes complete with bamboo nesting tubes
  • Low Profile Bat Box Woodstone Low Profile Bat Box;Bat Box mounted on house wall

    Chillon Low Profile Bat Box

    £39.95
    £39.95
    • Essential: Can accommodate up to 15 pipistrelle bats as they prefer to live in colonies 
    • Durable: Long-lasting, hard-wearing wood concrete construction with textured landing ramp for extra grip
    • Maintenance-Free: Self-cleaning interior for years of use without the need to clean
  • Beaumaris Maxi Bat Box for tree or facade

    Beaumaris Woodstone Bat Box Maxi

    £49.95
    £49.95
    • Easy two piece construction, ideal for buildings
    • Maintains excellent temperature conditions for the bats
    • Tough long lasting Woodstone material in an attractive design
  • Schwegler 2F Bat Box with Double Front Panel; Schwegler 2F Bat Box with Double Front Panel sited on a tree; Bats sleeping in a Schwegler 2F Bat Box with Double Front Panel; Schwegler 2F Bat Box With Double Front Panel Schwegler 2F Bat Box with Double Front Panel; Schwegler 2F Bat Box with Double Front Panel sited on a tree; Bats sleeping in a Schwegler 2F Bat Box with Double Front Panel; Schwegler 2F Bat Box With Double Front Panel

    Schwegler 2F Bat Box With Double Front Panel

    £73.99
    £73.99
    • Accommodating: Ideally suited for use on trees, popular with Pipistrelle and Daubenton`s bats
    • Accessible: Easy cleaning and inspection due to removeable front panel
    • Durable: Air-permeable and long lasting Schwegler wood-concrete construction
  • Natural Timber Bat Box; Natural Timber Bat Box fixed to tree; We are the UK`s leading supplier of Bat Boxes Natural Timber Bat Box; Natural Timber Bat Box fixed to tree; We are the UK`s leading supplier of Bat Boxes

    Natural Timber Bat Box

    £24.95
    £24.95
    • Essential: due to the loss of many bat habitats in recent years
    • Durable: made with the highest quality timber for longevity
    • Secure: the narrow entrance helps discourage predators and keep bats safe
  • Tadpole to Frog Pack with food and guide Frogilo house by a pond in a garden with a frog
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    Tadpole To Frog Pack

    £39.42
    £39.42
    £43.80
    • The Perfect Starter Pack: Ideal for those that love to help amphibians in the garden
    • Includes: Eco Frogilo House, Early Stage Tadpole Food, Late Stage Tadpole Food & a Guide To Tadpoles
    • High-Quality: The ideal summer and winter shelter for frogs and toads, plus nutritious food
  • Wooden red squirrel nest box attached to a mature tree trunk Wooden squirrel nest box showing front and side opening with fixing brackets

    Red Squirrel Nest Box

    £117.95
    £117.95
    • Weather-proof: long lasting strong construction with a deep nest chamber and dual access holes
    • Adapted: internal and external ridged climbing bars to aid baby squirrels
    • Essential: nesting box suitable for red and grey squirrels
  • Triple Pack of Bat Boxes; We are the UK`s leading supplier of Bat Boxes; Natural Timber Bat Box; Natural Timber Bat Box fixed to tree Triple Pack of Bat Boxes; We are the UK`s leading supplier of Bat Boxes; Natural Timber Bat Box; Natural Timber Bat Box fixed to tree
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    Bat Box Triple Pack

    £67.36
    £67.36
    £74.85
    • Accommodating: Provides excellent insulation for years of use
    • Recommended: The Bat Conservation Trust recommend erecting multiple boxes facing different directions
    • Durable: Long-lasting timber with a narrow entrance that helps discourage predators
  • Woodstone insect and bee hotel Woodstone insect and bee hotel in the garden
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    Woodstone Insect Block - Black

    £39.95
    £39.95
    • Versatile: install flush within a wall or hang externally via the built in hook
    • Effective: attracts vital, pollinating insect species, loved by solitary bees
    • Durable: made from durable, long lasting WoodStone® material
  • imperial hedgehog house large hedgehog house
    NEW Suitable for Hibernation

    Hedgehog Pent House

    £99.95
    £99.95
    • Big: The extra large bed chamber makes this house ideal for breeding and hibernating hedgehogs
    • Safe: 90-degree entry tunnel deters access by predators
    • Long Lasting: Weather painted sustainable ply construction ensures years of maintenance-free service
  • Build In Woodstone Bat Access Panel

    Build In Woodstone Bat Access Panel

    £25.95
    £25.95
    • Easy to install within the external facade of your building
    • Provides easy access for bats to the cavity within your building
    • Tough long lasting Woodstone material which can be rendered over or painted
  • woodstone insect block insect house in the garden
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    Woodstone Insect Block - Yellow

    £39.95
    £39.95
    • Versatile: install flush within a wall or hang externally via the built in hook
    • Effective: attracts vital, pollinating insect species, loved by solitary bees
    • Durable: made from durable, long lasting WoodStone® material
  • Large solid wood hedgehog house Large wooden hedgehog house in the garden
    Suitable for Hibernation

    Imperial Hedgehog House

    £154.95
    £154.95
    • Guaranteed: 20-Year garden use guarantee. Duraply timber, Stokbord, and all-screwed construction
    • Inspection Roof: Allows access for easy-cleaning and checking health of occupants
    • Ideal: Built for professional hedgehog rescue centres but equally practical in gardens

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Hedgehog houses give these delightful garden visitors a safe and secure place to nest.

Providing for hedgehogs

In our increasingly tidy and well-manicured gardens, these natural and safe spaces for nesting hedgehogs can be hard to find – but the solution is at hand! A hedgehog house will give them a cosy place to shelter from the elements, hibernate, rest and raise their young.

Hedgehog Houses with Ark Wildlife

At Ark Wildlife, we know you’ll want to provide the best possible care for hedgehogs in your garden. With a range of houses in different styles, shapes and sizes, you’ll be able to find the perfect humble abode to suit your needs. The houses on offer are built to last, so you can be confident that they will continue to welcome hedgehogs for years to come.

Safe and warm

Ideally suited to a quiet, secluded spot in your garden, hedgehog houses create a safe and warm place for hedgehogs to nest and hibernate. The houses offer excellent insulation and ventilation to keep hedgehogs happy, whilst also protecting them from predators.

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Which wildlife house should I start with?

The best wildlife house to start with depends on which species visit your garden and the habitat already available. A hedgehog house can provide a sheltered nesting place where there are suitable hedges and connected garden spaces, while a solitary bee house can complement a garden with plenty of flowering plants. Bird boxes are another useful option for gardens with suitable trees, walls or other secure fixing points. Take a look at the wildlife already visiting and choose a habitat that meets a need your garden does not currently provide.

Do wildlife houses actually get used?

Yes, wildlife houses can be used, but the time it takes for wildlife to move in varies considerably between species and individual gardens. Bird boxes may be used within their first breeding season, while bat boxes and bumblebee nest boxes can take much longer to attract occupants. Correct positioning is important, but once a house is installed, avoid unnecessary checks or disturbance. Signs around an entrance can indicate use without needing to open the house, so give wildlife time to discover it.

Where's the general rule for siting wildlife houses?

As a general rule, wildlife houses should be placed somewhere sheltered, quiet and protected from excessive heat and disturbance. North- or east-facing positions can suit many bird and wildlife boxes in the UK, helping to reduce exposure to strong midday and afternoon sunlight. However, always consider the needs of the species the house is designed for, as some habitats have different requirements. Hedgehog houses, for example, should be positioned at ground level in a sheltered area with natural cover and easy access from the surrounding garden.

Do they all need cleaning out?

No, cleaning requirements vary between different types of wildlife house. Many bird and mammal houses can benefit from being cleaned once a year in autumn, when they are most likely to be unoccupied. Remove old nesting material and debris, then clean with hot water and a stiff brush, avoiding household chemicals or disinfectants unless it is a wildlife-safe formula. Bat boxes are different and should generally be left undisturbed, particularly if bats may be using them.

What helps more than a wildlife house?

Natural habitat can often support more wildlife than a wildlife house on its own. Log piles, hedges, long grass, leaf litter and standing plant stems provide food, shelter and places to nest or overwinter for a wide range of species. A wildlife house can complement this habitat, but it should not be seen as a substitute for it. Start with one suitable wildlife house alongside a small wild corner, then allow the habitat to develop naturally over time.

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