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

  • Participants looking up at bats in the night sky

    A world of bats – discovery talk & exploration

    Discover the secrets of bats in the UK & worldwide & find out what an amazing part they play in the world. Following our expert's talk we head up to the Downs to explore further, using bat detectors & visual sound waves!
  • looking through a microscope at an owl pellet

    Owl Prowl – family fun discovery

    A family fun discovery of British owls with expert Ed Drewitt, who shows us how to dissect an owl pellet and look at it through the microscope! Then we're off out to Durdham Down to hear our tawny owls calling through the autumn night.

Header photograph: Meadow on the Downs (© Denice Stout).