Avon Heath Country Park, St Leonards, Dorset

Details

Accessibility

"Disabled parking:

There are four parking spaces for disabled users. If your vehicle is in the disability tax exemption scheme, please go to the Visitor Centre between 10am and 4pm to arrange free parking. Charges apply outside these times.

For those with limited mobility, the Tramper scooter is available for hire at the Discovery Centre. Users must be members of the Countryside Mobility Scheme. Application for membership can be made at the Centre. Booking is essential."

Brief description

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/avon-heath-country-park/park-facilities/avon-heath-country-park-facilities

Address

Brocks Pine

St Ives

Ringwood

Dorset

BH24 2DH

Email

avonheath@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Phone

01425 478082

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avon_Heath_Country_Park

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/avon-heath-country-park/avon-heath-country-park

Directions

"There is a large car park next to the Visitor Centre, café, play area, toilets and main green. Height of vehicles is restricted to 2 metres by a height barrier.

The car park gates open at 8am and close at 6.30pm or dusk, whichever is earlier. Charges apply after 15 minutes. 

It has parking charges:

Standard charges apply throughout all Dorset school holidays and from the beginning of the Easter holidays until the end of October half term. Off peak parking charges apply: end of October half term to beginning of Easter holidays (not including Dorset school holidays).

There are two pay machines. The one by the Visitor Centre accepts cash, card and phone. The one by the toilets/classroom accepts card and phone."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"The park gates open 8am to 6.30pm or dusk, whichever is sooner.  The Visitor Centre Opens: 10am to 4pm.  The park is open year round, but the Visitor Centre is closed on:

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

New Years Day

The Visitor Centre is open from 9am - 5pm whilst the café is closed, with hot and cold drinks, confectionery and Purbeck Ice Cream available in the gift shop."

Transport

Amenities

The Visitor Centre and Gift Shop https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/avon-heath-country-park/park-facilities/visitor-centre

Play area

Picnic Site

Avon Heath Cafe, Brocks Pine, near Ringwood, BH24 2DH