Dartmoor

River Teign in autumn — The trees along the River Teign are lovely colours of amber and orange.

autumn fungi at Lydford Gorge — Fungi growing on the trees at Lydford Gorge

Walker, cyclist and Dartmoor ponies, Dartmoor National Park, Devon — Head to Dartmoor and meet some of its famous ponies

Amongst the mysteries of the moor are a gorge, a forge and a spectacular modern fortress

Places to visit

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Colourful autumn walks

Autumn walks around Dartmoor

Explore the area around Dartmoor on foot - arguably the best way to discover the moorland and landscape of the area and take in the autumn colour.

Autumn walk at Castle Drogo

Walk through crispy leaves along the river Teign and afterwards warm up with a hot chocolate in the cafe. There is also a second hand book shelf to browse as you take a break.

A view of Dartmoor fromm Castle Drogo — Castle Drogo is currently undergoing a 6 year project to make it watertight.

Castle Drogo Devon

Heritage Open Day at Castle Drogo

On Saturday 8 September come and visit the castle and garden for free as Castle Drogo takes part in the Heritage Open Day Scheme.

Heritage Open Day at Castle Drogo

Walks around Devon and Exmoor

Autumn walks around Devon

Wrap up warm and see the autumn colours on some of our favourite walks.

A stag standing on a hillside at Arlington Court

Natural beauty around Devon and Exmoor

As leaves turn brown and the air takes on a chill, why not get out amongst some of the natural landscapes and wildlife that Devon and Exmoor have to offer?

Mother and daughter picking an apple from the tree — Helping to pick the apples from the tree

Lydford Gorge Devon

Help bring in the harvest of apples

The Lydford Gorge orchard has not seen much rain this year however the apples are still growing and ripening ready for picking. Hopefully you can get some before the birds - although we think they deserve their share of the harvest too. Come along to our Apple Day to help press them into tasty juice to try for yourselves.

Information on Apple Day and other events at the gorge

Wet and wild play around Devon and Exmoor

We've got plenty of places to play, whatever the weather

Ideas for wet and windy days

Family in the house at Stourhead in Wilthsire — In the house at Stourhead

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Discover somewhere to visit using our search. In the South West you're never far from somewhere to explore.

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Water voles make a welcome return to Exmoor

This September, 150 water voles were reintroduced at six carefully chosen sites on the Holnicote Estate on Exmoor. The water vole is one of the fastest declining land mammal, disappearing from 94 per cent of its habitats. The plan for one of Britain’s most adorable, yet rare creatures is that it will be given a whole new start in a healthy environment, where they can breed and flourish.

Find out how they plan to help water voles make a come back

Child apple picking in the orchard — Apple picking in the autumn

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Places in the South West host everything from guided house tours and ranger days to walks and runs.

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Caring for the coast

Volunteers take part in a beach clean at Studland Bay

Beach cleans across the South West

We look after miles of coastline and beaches across the South West, and rely on volunteers to help us clear the tons of litter that appears on the coast. Take a look and see if there's a beach clean near you for this weekend and beyond.

Keeping the South West coast beautiful

Beach cleans are big part of our work to maintain the coast. Read about some of the work that goes into looking after and maintaining the beaches we love thanks to the hard working volunteers.

Visitor on the coastal path leading towards the Rumps at Pentire Head, Cornwall

The South West Coast Path Challenge

The South West Coast Path Challenge is back. This October we’re challenging walkers and runners to join us in our most ambitious Challenge yet: raising £40,000 for the path on its 40th birthday.

Buckland Abbey

Art of Reflection - The Cosmic Egg

Thu 20 Sep 2018

+ 3 other dates

10:00-17:00

A final flourish of the Art of Reflection exhibition

Finch Foundry

Women in the industrial workplace

Thu 20 Sep 2018

+ 10 other dates

11:00-17:00

As part of the National Trust's Women in Power national programme, we will be exploring the lives of Emlin and Rebecca Finch - two women who ran the forge and whose reform and hard work created a sustainable and successful business.

Buckland Abbey

Drake's Drum - the World Encompassed

Thu 20 Sep 2018

+ 38 other dates

11:00-17:00

A celebration of Drake's famous drum currently on display at the Abbey

Buckland Abbey

The World Encompassed exhibition

Thu 20 Sep 2018

+ 38 other dates

11:00-17:00

An artistic celebration of Drake's famous circumnavigation of the world

Castle Drogo

Keeping music alive:Simon Arnold's 'Pachelbel's Progress Challenge'

Sat 22 Sep 2018

11:00-13:00

Simon Arnold's 'Pachelbel's Progress Challenge' will see him play the piano in the Drawing room at Castle Drogo between 11am-1pm. Simon will be playing at 15 places across the South West over the next 11 days to raise funds to conserve...

Castle Drogo

Photography workshop

Tue 25 Sep 2018

+ 1 other date

11:00-15:00

Join local photographer John Howells in the Castle Drogo garden or by the river Teign to find new aspects, landscapes and wildlife. He will help with understanding your camera whilst also teaching new composition ideas. Each workshop has a...