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.
Watercolour Painting Workshop
Thursday 19 June 2025
10am to 12.30pm
£30 per person
Join local artist Julie Redwood on this relaxing watercolour painting class. This month the theme is the seaside. Complete beginners very welcome. All material provided.
Limited numbers, booking essential. Please call the Rangers on 01425 478082 to book your place.
Silver Jewellery Workshop event
Friday 20 June 2025
Monday 14 July 2025
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.
Creatures of the Night walk
9pm to 10:30pm approx.
As darkness falls across the heath, join the rangers and our bat experts on this enchanting evening meander.
Come for a guided walk to discover mysterious animals as they begin to stir, including bats, glow worms and nightjar. Experts on hand to point out the creatures we find along the way.
Meet outside the Visitor Centre.
£7.50 adults, £5.50 children (parking included in ticket price)
Booking essential. Please phone 01425 478082 to book your place.
Mini Scots Pine Bonsai workshop
£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.
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.