Events at Avon Heath Country Park
Easter Bunny Making
Wednesday 9 April
10am-4pm (1-hour sessions)
Get into the Easter spirit and build your very own Easter Bunny with Avon Heath Outdoors. Use our homemade kits to create a bunny with its own unique character.
All children must bring an adult. Suitable for ages 4+. Booking in advance recommended, but drop-in spaces may be available.
Cost £10 per bunny.
Bobby’s Big Day Out activity trail
Bobby the Bunny is having a great time exploring the heath! But with so many new animals to meet and smells to follow, he soon gets lost. Can you help Bobby find his mummy and identify the creatures he meets along the way?
Pick up your trail pack from the Visitor Centre every day between 10am to 4pm.
Trail packs cost £4 and include a prize.
Hippocampus silver jewellery workshop
Monday 19 May from 10am to 1pm.
Discover the wonderful world of silversmithing with experienced silversmith Jen from Hippocampus silver. A 3-hour workshop to learn the basics- from designing, sawing, filing, soldering, texturing with hammers and polishing - and create your very own hammered silver ring. £50 per person, all materials included.
Booking essential, to book give the Rangers a call on 01425 478082 or pop into the Visitor Centre.
Discover the wonderful world of silversmithing with experienced silversmith Jen from Hippocampus silver. A 3-hour workshop to learn the basics- from designing, sawing, filing, soldering, texturing with hammers and polishing - and create your very own hammered silver ring. £50 per person, all materials included.
Booking essential, to book give the Rangers a call on 01425 478082 or pop into the Visitor Centre.
Mayhem of Mad4Animals
Monday 26 May at 10:30am, 1pm or 3pm
With the success of Mayhem of Mad4animals in the Easter holidays, the show is heading back to Avon Heath Country Park on 26 May.
Not only will you see a highly entertaining show, but directly afterwards there will be a chance for you to get your hands on some of the animals in the show and even have pictures with the giant snakes!
Each session is 1.5 hours long, giving you lots of time with the animals, have photos with them and ask any questions you may have.
Tickets are prebook and walk in.
Please note there are only 100 spaces per session, so when it's full, we won't be able to allow anyone else in. Booking in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are £6.50 (plus ticket fee) per person. 2 years and under are free.
With the success of Mayhem of Mad4animals in the Easter holidays, the show is heading back to Avon Heath Country Park on 26 May.
Not only will you see a highly entertaining show, but directly afterwards there will be a chance for you to get your hands on some of the animals in the show and even have pictures with the giant snakes!
Each session is 1.5 hours long, giving you lots of time with the animals, have photos with them and ask any questions you may have.
Tickets are prebook and walk in.
Please note there are only 100 spaces per session, so when it's full, we won't be able to allow anyone else in. Booking in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are £6.50 (plus ticket fee) per person. 2 years and under are free.
Health Walks
Our Health Walks are on Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm, leaving from the Visitor Centre. Led by our team of friendly volunteers they are a chance to walk with a group and perhaps make some new friends.
Special offer for any new Health Walker - get free parking for your first three weeks. And of course, the walks are also free.
You must register for the walk and complete our health questionnaire before you attend. We recommend arriving a few minutes before to check in with the walk leader. Find out more about Dorset Health Walks.
Special offer for any new Health Walker - get free parking for your first three weeks. And of course, the walks are also free.
You must register for the walk and complete our health questionnaire before you attend. We recommend arriving a few minutes before to check in with the walk leader. Find out more about Dorset Health Walks.
Mini Scots Pine Bonsai workshop
Saturday 28 June 2025. £20 per session, flat rate, which includes families, couples and individuals.
You need to commit to attending all 3 sessions to fully enjoy this workshop.
Fascinated by the Japanese art of Bonsai? Then sign up for this special 3 stage Bonsai workshop with enthusiasts Barre and Peter.
Introductory talk in October followed by a group walk on the heath to identify mini Scots Pines perfect for shaping.
Return in February and join Barre and Peter out on the heath to dig up and pot your 3 specimens and get more tips about pruning and caring for your trees at home.
In June return for the final session with your 3 trees for more tips on pruning, shaping and care from Barre and Peter.
Contact us for more information and to book.
You need to commit to attending all 3 sessions to fully enjoy this workshop.
Fascinated by the Japanese art of Bonsai? Then sign up for this special 3 stage Bonsai workshop with enthusiasts Barre and Peter.
Introductory talk in October followed by a group walk on the heath to identify mini Scots Pines perfect for shaping.
Return in February and join Barre and Peter out on the heath to dig up and pot your 3 specimens and get more tips about pruning and caring for your trees at home.
In June return for the final session with your 3 trees for more tips on pruning, shaping and care from Barre and Peter.
Contact us for more information and to book.
Avon Heath Outdoors
Various dates throughout the year.
Avon Heath Outdoors are expert instructors in all kinds of outdoor adventures!
They will be running a wide range of activities at Avon Heath throughout the school holidays, from rock climbing and caving to archery and bushcraft skills.
For further details and to book please visit their website or follow them on Facebook for their latest upcoming events.
Come along and get creative whilst having fun!
Avon Heath Outdoors are expert instructors in all kinds of outdoor adventures!
They will be running a wide range of activities at Avon Heath throughout the school holidays, from rock climbing and caving to archery and bushcraft skills.
For further details and to book please visit their website or follow them on Facebook for their latest upcoming events.
Come along and get creative whilst having fun!