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 2020
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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
- Excellent73
- Very Good31
- Average20
- Poor5
- Terrible12
Recent Reviews:
- The Quilting TSwansea, United KingdomPoor and very over-hyped!
Wednesday, 30th December 2020Years ago this park was in the very capable hands of Mr S Davies, and in many ways it was delightful, but since then the management has deteriorated along with the park itself. It's now an okay kind... Read full review - hhh123abcVery pleasant
Sunday, 14th February 2021Nice walks, good parking and helpful staff. Easy to find and near Ringwood. They have an dog wash machine as well but we did not use it. Read full review - 389orianalBournemouth, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWonderful landscape and wildlife
Tuesday, 16th February 2021Great to see the Heath being restored, and more habitat being created for Sand Lizards and Smooth Snakes. Heathland biodiversity is so important to save our climate and the invasive Scots Pine trees... Read full review
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Green Flag - 2020 2021
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Ramped access to Visitor Centre, shop and toilet. Disabled Parking.
- 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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