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.
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.
Archery
Wednesday 28 May
Every half an hour from 10am
Come and try your hand at archery this half term with Surviving Wild Bushcraft.
Archery is a great outdoor activity with the perfect blend of fun, focus, and friendly competition for the whole family to enjoy. Experts will be on hand to show you the best techniques to help everyone hit the target.
Meet by the enclosed BBQ area.
£10 per person for a half hour session.
Every half an hour from 10am
Come and try your hand at archery this half term with Surviving Wild Bushcraft.
Archery is a great outdoor activity with the perfect blend of fun, focus, and friendly competition for the whole family to enjoy. Experts will be on hand to show you the best techniques to help everyone hit the target.
Meet by the enclosed BBQ area.
£10 per person for a half hour session.
Owl Pellet Detectives
Thursday 29 May
10am to 11am or midday to 1pm
Join us for a fascinating activity where nature meets detective work.
Discover what creatures the owls have eaten by examining the undigested remains of their meals. With the help of magnifying glasses and our ranger, you’ll identify the tiny bones hidden inside, and even piece together a full skeleton! All children should bring an adult.
Meet in the Activity Room
£9 for 10am session - includes pellet picking and owl handling (with The Falcons Crest)
£5 for midday session - pellet picking only
Booking essential - phone 01425 478082 or pop into the Visitor Centre
10am to 11am or midday to 1pm
Join us for a fascinating activity where nature meets detective work.
Discover what creatures the owls have eaten by examining the undigested remains of their meals. With the help of magnifying glasses and our ranger, you’ll identify the tiny bones hidden inside, and even piece together a full skeleton! All children should bring an adult.
Meet in the Activity Room
£9 for 10am session - includes pellet picking and owl handling (with The Falcons Crest)
£5 for midday session - pellet picking only
Booking essential - phone 01425 478082 or pop into the Visitor Centre
Handle a Bird of Prey
Thursday 29 May
From 11am
The Falcons Crest will be joining us for another unforgettable wildlife experience this half term.
Come along and meet their beautiful birds of prey up close, discover what makes these incredible creatures such fantastic hunters and learn fascinating facts from their expert handlers.
Don’t forget your camera as you’ll get the chance to have your photo with the birds.
Meet on the Green
No need to book, just turn up
£4 per person for bird handling
From 11am
The Falcons Crest will be joining us for another unforgettable wildlife experience this half term.
Come along and meet their beautiful birds of prey up close, discover what makes these incredible creatures such fantastic hunters and learn fascinating facts from their expert handlers.
Don’t forget your camera as you’ll get the chance to have your photo with the birds.
Meet on the Green
No need to book, just turn up
£4 per person for bird handling
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.