At Old Down Country Park we stage many events throughout the year which include special attractions here at Christmas, Easter and summer specials throughout the school holidays where we bring in entertainment for families to enjoy.

We also offer school group visits and tours of the park for the children which include a fun educational booklet to keep and hands on activity.

Old Down Country Park is easily accessible from Bristol, Thornbury and the M5 / M4 / M48 motorway system.

Old Down Cafe offers a delicious selection of food cooked on site as well as a good selection of cakes and sandwiches. Our farm shop is stocked with a selection of tasty produce sourced from local areas as well as vegetables and fruit grown direct on our farm. New for 2011 is the launch of our new Bistro which opens Thursday to Saturday evenings.

We offer a vegetarian option and we concentrate on selecting meals which offer a healthy choice for all.

Old Down Country Park's Farm Shop is packed full treats for all including: Gifts for the home and garden Slimbridge soaps bath and body treats Gisella Graham gifts Sweet shop Childrens toys and books Old Down merchandise Fresh fruit and vegetables (seasonal) Jams, preserves and chutneys Marshfields Ice cream Local meat: sausages, burgers, bacon Milk and butter Frozen fruit Pastries Essentials such as suncream, hats, batteries & cameras

We have disabled toilet facilities along with toddler loo seats and baby changing facilities.

We are unable to heat baby bottles/food but we have a microwave which is available for parents to use.

North Bound From Bristol and the South exit the M5 at Junction 16. Take the A38 to the traffic lights at Alveston (near Thornbury). Follow the signs to Aust. South Bound From Gloucester, the Midlands and the North, exit the M5 at Junction 14, follow the A38 to the traffic lights at Alveston (near Thornbury) and follow the signs to Aust. East Bound From South Wales use the old Severn Bridge exit the M48 at Junction 1 (immediately after the Bridge) and follow the signs to Thornbury.

Bring your wellies on a wet day as we are an outside attraction and it can get muddy! The site is generally flat but there are places which would not be accessible by wheelchair.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Old Down Country Park, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.olddownpark.co.uk/