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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Dreamy dormice – wildlife talk
A fascinating insight into the world of the endangered dormouse - found in the Avon Gorge SSSI - evening wildlife talk. -
Paper blossoms and pom-pom creatures – family craft nature club
A family fun craft workshop with a nature theme. -
Little kids on the Downs! Nature club for pre-schoolers
A weekly nature club for pre-school age with adult on Clifton Down -
Amble with the Avon Gorge goat keeper – Discovery walk
Join the Ranger of the goats in the Gully on an amble to discover how they help with the conservation of rare plant species in the Avon Gorge. -
Tweet talk! – In-depth workshop on birdsong
A fascinating birdsong ID workshop with Ed Drewitt with both time inside followed by fieldwork up on Clifton Down. -
Scramble among botanical jewels – Discovery walk
Join us as we discover the rare spring flowering botanical species of the Gully in the Avon Gorge - a scramble through this fascinating landscape. -
Dawn chorus spectacular – Discovery walk with breakfast
An amazing Dawn Chorus spectacular session with hot breakfast at the Downs Cafe, led by well-known naturalist Mike Dilger. -
Tapestry of trees – Granny Downs Discovery walk
What on earth are the ‘Granny Downs’? Explore this special tree trail with Robin Haward from Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge.
Header photograph: Meadow on the Downs (© Denice Stout).