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!
× Join us to explore our wildlife activities taking place in 2026!
Upcoming sessions
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Deep Dive into the Downs – discovery session for City Nature Challenge
Come & delve into the Downs & Avon Gorge in all their spring glory. A friendly event full of nature & local heritage with Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife to celebrate City Nature Challenge 2026. -
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. -
Wildflower session- children’s half-term nature club
A fun children's half-term nature club on Durdham Down and at the Botanic Garden with a focus on wildflower activities and colourful crafts -
Tweet talk! – in-depth workshop on birdsong
A fascinating birdsong ID workshop with naturalist Ed Drewitt, with fieldwork out on the Downs followed by some theory inside. -
Topgun of the sky – outdoor wildlife talk
A fascinating insight into the world of the peregrine falcon pair which nest in the Avon Gorge every year with expert Ed Drewitt.
Header photograph: Meadow on the Downs (© Denice Stout).

