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January 2026

Thorncombe Wood in Winter

Bring the whole family to discover the Winter flora and fauna of Hardy’s Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood in this fun and fascinating discovery trail. Pick up a map from the car park or Visitor Centre and follow the pink and blue waymarked routes through the stunning winter scenery. Along the way, look out for beautiful […]
13 Jan
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thorncombe Woods
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Nature Tots at Kingfisher Barn

Join this outdoor session for 2-4 year olds and give your little ones a love of nature. Each session includes a themed walk in the Stour Valley Nature Reserve, with stories and/or songs and a craft activity – the routes we choose are pushchair friendly. We meet in the garden at Kingfisher Barn, every Tuesday […]
13 Jan
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Kingfisher Barn
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Avon Heath Tuesday Health Walks

Wellbeing walks

Our Wellbeing Walks take place every Tuesday, leaving from the Visitor Centre at 2pm. Choose from a 30 minute or a 1 hour walk across the heath. Led by friendly volunteers, they are a chance to walk with a group, improve your fitness and perhaps make some new friends. Special offer for any new Wellbeing […]
13 Jan
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Avon Heath Country Park
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UHP BCP Stour Valley Volunteering

North Bournemouth volunteering

Would you like the chance to spend time outdoors doing a healthy activity and helping nature? BCP’s friendly rangers are looking for volunteers to help manage our beautiful nature reserves in the north part of Bournemouth. The groups meet at 10am on Wednesdays and Thursdays on different sites each week. You’ll get plenty of support […]
14 Jan
10:00 am
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Thorncombe Wood in Winter

Bring the whole family to discover the Winter flora and fauna of Hardy’s Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood in this fun and fascinating discovery trail. Pick up a map from the car park or Visitor Centre and follow the pink and blue waymarked routes through the stunning winter scenery. Along the way, look out for beautiful […]
14 Jan
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thorncombe Woods
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UHP BCP Stour Valley Volunteering

North Bournemouth volunteering

Would you like the chance to spend time outdoors doing a healthy activity and helping nature? BCP’s friendly rangers are looking for volunteers to help manage our beautiful nature reserves in the north part of Bournemouth. The groups meet at 10am on Wednesdays and Thursdays on different sites each week. You’ll get plenty of support […]
15 Jan
10:00 am
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Thorncombe Wood in Winter

Bring the whole family to discover the Winter flora and fauna of Hardy’s Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood in this fun and fascinating discovery trail. Pick up a map from the car park or Visitor Centre and follow the pink and blue waymarked routes through the stunning winter scenery. Along the way, look out for beautiful […]
15 Jan
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thorncombe Woods
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UHP Nature Tots news item

Nature Tots at Kingfisher Barn

Nature Tots provides an interactive nature-based morning for toddlers and their parents, which includes songs, action rhymes and stories, and exploratory hands-on nature walks, as well as fun nature-based activities and crafting. Run in conjunction with the Dorset Heaths Partnership and BCP Council. There’s no need to book, just turn up at Kingfisher Barn Visitor […]
15 Jan
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Kingfisher Barn
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Mindfulness Walk at Studland Bay

Nature is key to a clear and healthy mind, so why not embark on this wonderful woodland walk and escape the hustle and bustle? A trained team member will guide you on this enriching experience that harmonises your mind with the beauty of nature, concluding with mindfulness movements in the soothing embrace of the sand […]
16 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Studland
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Free guided health walk

Join the free weekly guided Health Walk at Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve, near Dorchester. These walks happen every Friday, are approximately 60 minutes long and led by trained volunteer leaders. No booking is necessary, just turn up and meet outside Hardy’s Birthplace Visitors Centre at 10am. Click here for more information.
16 Jan
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thorncombe Woods
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Weekly Health Walks at Thorncombe Wood

Looking to get active and enjoy nature? Head down to Thorncombe Wood Local Nature Reserve for a FREE guided walk, every Friday at 10am. Each walk will last around 60 minutes, and are led by trained volunteers. No need to book, just turn up outside the visitor centre! Find out more about Thorncombe Wood and […]
16 Jan
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thorncombe Woods
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Thorncombe Wood in Winter

Bring the whole family to discover the Winter flora and fauna of Hardy’s Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood in this fun and fascinating discovery trail. Pick up a map from the car park or Visitor Centre and follow the pink and blue waymarked routes through the stunning winter scenery. Along the way, look out for beautiful […]
16 Jan
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thorncombe Woods
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