Summer of play: build your own obstacle course
Challenge yourself to build and complete a nature obstacle course. What can you create? See how fast you can jump, wobble, and weave!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Get inspired and see the possibilities in the logs, planks, and balance beams. Throughout the summer holidays, families can build a fun and unique obstacle course, and challenge each other to complete it. Obstacle course equipment is available in the Old Farmyard and in the Church Garden for multiple chances to get active and creative this summer.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Come to visitor reception in the barn to find out more.
- What to bring and wear
Wear suitable clothing for an adventure!
- Accessibility
Obstacle courses can be built for those with different abilities. For example, logs can be positioned for weaving between. Other summer activities, such as the free museum trail and family activity booklet may also be suitable for those with different needs.
- Other
Please note in Avebury Manor Garden assistance dogs only are welcome. Dogs are welcome in the Old Farmyard on leads.
Upcoming events
Glow worm walk at Figsbury Ring, near Salisbury
Is a glow worm really a worm? Why do they shine? How can an insect produce light? Learn the answers to these questions and more by joining the rangers for a nocturnal promenade and talk under the moon and stars at Figsbury Ring.
Summer foraging course
Discover nature's wild food secrets on this foraging course with Fred Gillam. You'll be able to enjoy walking through the Avebury landscape as Fred teaches you how to identify plants growing in our hedgerows, fields and woods.
Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden
Join a tour of the wonderful Avebury Manor Garden with Garry the Head Gardener to learn about seasonal highlights, history, and new developments in the historic garden rooms.
Summer floral workshop
During this workshop with local florist, Sue Scott, learn the techniques to condition stems, and work with shape and form, and create a beautiful summer arrangement in a vintage jug with seasonal flowers. Materials and cream tea included.