Avon Heath Country Park
Brocks Pine
St Leonards
RINGWOOD
Hampshire
BH24 2DH
St Leonards
RINGWOOD
Hampshire
BH24 2DH
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2021
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Opening Times
| 2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021) |
|---|
* Park gates are open from 8am to 6.30pm (or dusk if earlier).
The Heathland Discovery Centre is open everyday from 10am to 4pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Entrance to the park is free but parking charges apply.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent76
- Very Good31
- Average20
- Poor5
- Terrible13
Recent Reviews:
- ChrisDebbie12Ipswich, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFamily day out
Wednesday, 2nd June 2021Had a lovely time here with the family, lots for the children to do. Loved the fact they are trying to breed rare lizards and butterflies etc. Very clean Read full review - OnlyOneAdventureBOURNEMOUTHHidden Gem just off the A31Wednesday, 7th July 2021Lovely Park, just off the A31. Lots of great walks through a nice forest. Staff were helpful. The café was being refurbished but you can still get a coffee at the visitor centre shop. Read full review
- terry yDorset, United KingdomThe decline of care of wildlife and nature versus the rise of finances and egos
Thursday, 8th July 2021We purchased a parking ticket and visited on a regular basis to both sites also walking a dog on occasions. We have now decided to not renew our membership as over the period we have seen the rise of... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Green Flag - 2020 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Ramped access to Visitor Centre, shop and toilet. Disabled Parking. 1 Tramper all-terrain mobility scooter is available to hire - booking and membership with Countryside Mobility is required.
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - serving takeaway refreshments.
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Open All Year
- Toilets
Event Facilities
- Free Entry
Key Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On site parking - charges apply.
Payment Methods
- Contactless payment accepted - car park ticket machine accept cards.
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A31. Two miles west of Ringwood, turn off Woolsbridge roundabout.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bournemouth. Bus 35X from Travel Exchange to Travel Lodge on A31.
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