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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.

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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

Adults, please supervise your children while using the equipment.

Contact info

National Trust Avebury

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