Things to do
Watch Wildlife
Whatever time of year you come to the Avalon Marshes you can see wonderful wetland wildlife; iconic birds such as marsh harrier and great white egret as well as the colourful kingfisher. In the summer dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies are everywhere. If you are lucky you may see the secretive otter or perhaps a hare. We have five major nature reserves with hides, boardwalks and trails for young and old.
Wildlife
Attend an Event
Walks, family activities, heritage days and more – there are always lots of different events at the Avalon Marshes.
Events
Visit Heritage Sites
Visit Glastonbury Abbey; climb to the top of Glastonbury Tor; explore archaeological reconstructions from the Iron Age, Roman, Saxon and Viking periods at Avalon Archaeology,or follow the link below for more ideas.
Places to Visit
Entertain the Kids
Looking for something a bit different than expensive trips to theme parks? The Avalon Marshes is a wonderful area to bring the children and let them enjoy nature and heritage at its best.
Kids' Stuff
Go Geocaching
Geocaching could be described as a modern form of treasure hunt. It is a great way to help you explore the Marshes and try something a bit different.
Geocaching
Explore by Bike
The Avalon Marshes are flat and the surrounding hills low – there is a network of minor roads and tracks, and cafes and pubs to visit – an ideal landscape to explore by bike. To help you we have a series of heritage cycle routes.
Cycling