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.
Sheep shearing Sundays
Join us on Sundays for sheep shearing and watch our local grazier at work. Richard will be bringing sheep who are in need of a shear in this hot weather. Come and meet them all and learn about grazing animals and their behaviour.
Weather and sheep-dependent.
Meet on the Green.
No booking required.
Surviving Wild Bushcraft archery
Archery taster sessions
Every half an hour from 10 am to 3pm on:- Staurday 5 July
- Sunday 13 July
- Monday 28 July
- Monday 4 August
- Monday 11 August
- Monday 25 August
- Monday 1 September
Suitable for 6+ year olds.
Meet on the Green.
No need to book, just turn up!
£5 for a half hour session
Archery lessons: 4-week course
Choose 4 of the following dates:- Monday 28 July
- Monday 4 August
- Monday 11 August
- Monday 25 August
- Monday 1 September
Join Craig from Surviving Wild Bushcraft for an exciting 4-week archery course. Discover the art of archery while building new skills and having a fun time in the great outdoors.
Suitable for 6+ year olds.
Meet on the Green.
£80 for a 4-week course.
To book, please phone 01425 478082 or visit the Visitor Centre.
An afternoon of live music
Sunday 6 July
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Unwind with an afternoon of fabulous live music from the Bournemouth and District Concert Band.
From film music, pop classics and theatre hits to marches and a jazzy number, there’ll be something for all the family to enjoy.
Join us for this wonderful afternoon of live music. Bring a picnic or treat yourself to something tasty from the cafe, and don’t forget your sun cream and sun hat (fingers crossed for sunshine!)
This is a free concert, and the band will be collecting donations to support the launch of their new daytime community band. Meet on the Green.
Silver jewellery workshop event
Monday 14 July
10am to 1pm
£50 per person
Discover the wonderful world of jewellery making with experienced silversmith Jenn 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.
Meet in the activity room.
£50 per person. All materials included in the price.
Booking essential. Please phone 01425 478082 to book your place.
Watercolour painting workshop
Thursday 17 July
10am to 12.30pm
A watercolour workshop for adults with local artist Julie Redwood. Join this small group workshop for a relaxing morning of painting. Julie will provide you with all the expertise needed to create beautiful watercolour paintings to take home. All materials and equipment provided.
Meet in the activity room.
£30 per person.
To book, phone 01425 478082 or visit the Visitor Centre.
Willow weaving
Tuesday 22 July
2pm to 4pm
Join our willow weaving expert and create a pair of beautiful willow swallows.
Whether you’re new to willow weaving or have some experience, this fun workshop offers a great opportunity to learn weaving techniques and create two lovely rustic hangings to decorate your home or garden.
Suitable for ages 16 and over.
Meet in the Activity Room.
£28 per person
Phone 01425 478082 to book your place.
Muddy Dog Dash with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
Get ready for an action packed dog friendly adventure at Avon Heath. The Muddy Dog Dash is a fun filled, muddy obstacle course supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, and this year it’s happening in our beautiful park.
What to expect:
- a choice of 3km or 5km doggy dash routes
- obstacles including muddy ditches, tunnels, wiggle poles, tyre runs and ramps
- go solo or bring your four legged friend
- a feel good, family friendly atmosphere
- event village with stalls and entertainment
Entries: £3 per category or £5 for unlimited (book as add-ons when you register).
We encourage participants to raise £50 in sponsorship per dog, helping fund therapy and nursing sessions for patients facing life limiting illnesses.
Booking: Spaces are limited so book your place today by visiting Muddy Dog Dash 2025 - Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
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.