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.
Events at Avon Heath Country Park
Creative creatures trail
From Friday 18 July
Avon Heath is home to some amazingly creative creatures.
Discover some of the different things they get up to here at the park. Match the clues to the creatures in the activity sheet and count the ants along the way.
Pick up your trail pack from the Visitor Centre every day between 10am and 4pm.
Trail packs cost £4 and include a prize.
Archery taster sessions
Every half an hour from midday to 3pm on:
- Monday 25 August
- Monday 1 September
Have a go at archery with Craig from Surviving Wild Bushcraft. Discover the art of archery while building new skills and having a fun time in the great outdoors. These ‘walk-up’ 30-minute taster sessions are perfect for a quick taste of the action!
Suitable for 6+ year olds.
£5 for a 30-minute session.
Meet on the Green. No need to book, just turn up!
Silver jewellery workshop event
Thursday 11 September
From 10am to 1pm
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.
Sunflower willow workshop
From 10am to midday
Celebrate the sunflower season by weaving your own willow sunflower.
Whether you're new to willow weaving or have some experience, this fun workshop is a great way to learn traditional weaving techniques. Create some beautiful flowers to decorate your home or garden.
Suitable for 16+ year olds.
£28 including all materials for one or two flowers.
Meet in the Activity Room.
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.
Fungi Foray
10am start
Join the rangers and Dorset Fungus Group experts for a fascinating fungi foray.
Walk around North Park to identify the fungi that is found here.
Experts will point out the seasonal fungi and confirm identification, often with a great story attached. Please note this is not a harvesting foray.
£3 per person (under 10s free)
Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking essential. Phone 01425 478082 to book your place.
Willow pumpkin workshop
9.45am to 12.45pm
Celebrate autumn and sculpt a rustic pumpkin for your home or garden.
Learn simple weaving techniques to create and shape your pumpkin. Perfect for beginners and fun for those with experience.
Suitable for 16+ years old (12+ with accompanying adult)
£40 including all materials, plus a set of fairy lights
Meet in the Activity Room
Booking essential. Phone 01425 478082 to book your place.
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.