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
Trust10 trail run at Avebury
The Trust10 is a monthly, 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Avebury landscape.
Family stone circle tour
Visiting with children and want to know more about Avebury? You can join a tour on Wednesdays and Sundays during school holidays to learn more about this amazing site as a family!
Sketch like Stukeley
This free drop-in drawing activity encourages families to get creative and attempt their own versions of Stukeley's detailed drawings of Avebury from 300 years ago.
Fairytale theatre in the Dovecote
Special guests Tall Tales will be singing and performing some favourite classic tales in the colourfully decorated dovecote.