Local rescue charities and branches of emergency services, National Trust and Dartmoor National Park Authority are holding their third safety on Dartmoor day at Lydford Gorge near Tavistock on Sunday 22 June between 10am and 5pm.
On the day, there will be the opportunity to look round fire engines, police cars and ambulances plus meet the local fire fighters, police officers, air ambulance crew and rescue dogs. Other organisations and charities attending will be the marching band of the Okehampton Air Cadets, RAF Harrowbeer, Okehampton Amy Camp, Care of Police Survivors, Dartmoor...
Blue Fizz Events is super-excited to announce a fabulous two-day vintage wedding fair at Devon’s Killerton House, a beautiful National Trust property near Exeter, and once again in partnership with Crikey it’s Vintage.
On Saturday and Sunday June 21-22, from 10.30am – 6pm the Blue Fizz traditional canvas style pole tent will house a stunning selection of vintage inspired wedding suppliers for a two day extravaganza. The weekend promises to be vibrant, visual and very vintage – a fabulous day out, and a treat for any bride and groom.
A two day vintage wedding fair will take place at Killerton House on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June.
The event, organised by Blue Fizz Events, will feature clothing and products from a whole host of vintage inspired wedding suppliers.
The wedding fair will take place over the weekend, beginning at 10.30am and finishing at 6.00pm.
Ticket information
Early bird tickets are available now by calling the National Trust on 0844 2491895 or National Trust website. Tickets are £6 for adults, £4 for children. Entry is available on the door at £10.60 adult, £5.30...
On 6 August, 6.30-9pm, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will present their 10th Anniversary production of Romeo and Juliet at Bradley, near Newton Abbot.
The company’s founder and Creative Producer Mark Puddle said: ‘Romeo and Juliet is the play that people always want to see. Its eternal themes of love, honour and revenge still resonate with modern audiences. What could be more perfect for a summer’s evening than a classical telling of this immortal love story.’
Romeo and Juliet will be performed on Wednesday 6th August at 6.30pm.
Dab hand on the drums? Genius on the guitar? In a local band and looking for some gigs over the summer? Knightshayes, on the outskirts of Tiverton, is looking for bands to join them for the second year of Soupstock, the summer celebration of great, locally-sourced music and food.
Soupstock began in 2013 as a way to help new audiences to discover Knightshayes. The aim was to promote local music alongside local food, much of which is sourced from Knightshayes’ very own kitchen garden and served in their cafe. Great soups are one of the dishes Knightshayes is best known for, hence the...
Learn to clown around with the team at Knightshayes, the National Trust property on the outskirts of Tiverton, as it hosts a circus skill workshop badge day this half-term.
On Tuesday 27 May, between 10.30am and 4pm, the event will give scouting and guiding groups the chance to earn their circus skills badge. They will learn skills like plate spinning, diablo and juggling from our Victorian themed circus performer Robin Fox. In addition, they will be shown how to make juggling balls, to use face paint like circus professionals and will perform their newly learnt skills to one...
Visitors to Castle Drogo will get the opportunity to learn more about the ongoing building work to make building water tight on 27 May.
In 2013 one of the largest projects ever undertaken by the National Trust began at Castle Drogo.
The castle has suffered major structural problems ever since completion which has resulted in serious leaks and water penetration throughout the building. If the decision to undertake extensive conservation had not been taken, the castle would eventually have become inaccessible and this national treasure would have been lost forever. The...
Spring is finally doing its thing at Knightshayes. It has come not a moment too soon as on Monday 12 May the National Trust property on the outskirts of Tiverton is hosting its annual National Gardens Scheme (NGS) open day.
The NGS was founded in 1927 to raise money for the Queen's Nursing Institute by opening gardens of quality and interest to the public. During this time, over £35 million has been donated to nursing, caring and gardening societies. Knightshayes was one of the first to join the scheme, well before the Trust took on the house and its hugely significant gardens in...
Visit A la Ronde for an informal afternoon learning all about the strategic game of croquet.
Members of the Sidmouth Croquet Club will be on hand to encourage and develop new skills with anyone who is keen to learn, as well as help improve the technique of existing players. Both newcomers and experienced players are welcome.
Tuition will be available on 13 May, 10 June, 8 July, 13 August and 9 September, from noon to 4pm.
Access to the grounds and the croquet tuition is free. All equipment is provided with no pre-booking required, simply turn up and have a go....
After a very wet and windy winter with National Trust rangers pushed to their physical limits to clear fallen trees in time for re-opening, Lydford Gorge is celebrating the arrival of spring and visitors are now able to enjoy this beautiful place in a variety of ways.
A treasure hidden from view yet within the Dartmoor National Park, Lyford is a place for quiet recreation and a home to many birds and mammals such as the otter and brown trout.
Bluebells and wild garlic provide a wonderful scented backdrop for visitors as they stop and enjoy this wonderful oasis and spend...
