Heathland Discovery Centre

The Heathland Discovery Centre is open daily between 11am and 4pm.   There are interactive displays and games providing information about the park, it's habitat and special wildlife.  The indoor viewing hide provides excellent views of the animals using the feeders in the wildlife area, including nuthatches, woodpeckers, rabbits and acrobatic squirrels. 

There are regular treasure trails and events, permanent family activity trails, competitions for children as well as information about local places of interest. There is always a member of the ranger team at hand to provide further information or assistance.

While there is a bustling atmosphere of people around the Discovery Centre and children's play area, tranquillity lies only a couple of minutes walk across the glorious heath.

Classroom

There is a classroom situated in the Discovery Centre which is regularly used for schools and other groups.  It is also available to hire for courses and meetings etc. Please enquire with Steve Davies, Senior Ranger on 01425 478082.

Café

The cafe is open seven days a week and serves breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks and Sunday roast.

The opening times are:

• Monday to Thursday 8am till 8pm
• Friday 8am till 5pm
• Saturday 8am till 5pm
• Sunday 9am till 5pm

Toilets

The toilets are open every day from 8am till 5pm. There are disabled toilets which are open all the time.

Picnic areas

There are several picnic areas on the park.  The main one is next to the cafe, play area and barbecues and is dotted with benches.

Barbecue hire

Two large barbecues are available to hire on the main green behind the cafe. £24 for one barbecue and £45 for the two. Coals are not provided.

The use of portable barbecues is strictly prohibited. Heath fires are easily started and get out of control very quickly. A barbecue can be booked at the visitor centre on 01425 478470.

Gift shop

Sited within the visitor centre, a small shop sells maps, books, postcards and park souvenirs.

Parking

There is a large car park next to the Discovery Centre which has four disabled parking spaces. Parking charges are:

• 50p for the first half hour
• £2 for up to two hours
• £3.50 for a day

Parking is free if you are a Friend of Avon Heath and are displaying a valid parking permit.  

A parking permit is essential to park at Birch Road and South Park car parks see the Friends of Avon Heath Country Park page to apply for a permit.

• Name: Avon Heath Country Park
  Tel: 01425 478082
  Fax: 01425 478470
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