What’s on
Explore the amazing array of wildlife on your doorstep at the Avon Gorge, Clifton and Durdham Downs in Bristol. There’s plenty to do with discovery walks, wildlife talks and in-depth workshops, plus family and children’s holiday fun to choose from!
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Upcoming sessions
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Trails & tail feathers – children’s half term nature club
A fun children's half term nature club on Clifton Down and inside with a focus on spring birds and making bird feeders. -
Amble with the Avon Gorge goat keeper – discovery session
Join the goat-keeper of the Avon Gorge goats in the Gully, and hear how this lovable herd of ‘hairy conservationists’ work hard to enable our spectacular local rare flowering plants to thrive -
Sensational silky – native wildlife talk on the silky wave moth
Find out all about this nationally rare and stunningly beautiful silky moth, a resident of the Avon Gorge that you’ve probably never even heard of! -
Dawn chorus spectacular – Discovery session with hot breakfast
Our annual amazing Dawn Chorus spectacular session with hot breakfast at the Downs Cafe, led by well-known and inspirational naturalist Mike Dilger. -
Tapestry of trees – Granny Downs discovery session
What on earth are the ‘Granny Downs’? Explore this special tree trail with Robin Haward from FoDAG and the AGDW Biodiversity engagement manager as part of Bristol Walk Fest. -
Promenades & panoramas – engaging heritage discovery.
Following the huge success of our heritage session over the past 2 years, our fabulous story-walker and author, Clare Reddaway, has created a brand new heritage session especially for us in a completely new part of Clifton Down! Part of Bristol Walk Fest.
Header photograph: Meadow on the Downs (© Denice Stout).

