Dartmoor

Looking for somewhere to start your New Year's resolutions? Why not join us at a Dartmoor parkrun?

Dartmoor is best explored on foot, and the wildlife that calls it home is particularly active at the moment. The landscape is colourful and lush; full of wonderful views and photo opportunities.

As sunlight streams through the trees find a cool spot by the river Teign to listen to it flow past. Wildlife is abundant in the woods and you may glimpse a dipper or kingfisher.

Throughout the summer the rose garden is a patchwork of reds, yellows and pinks all with a different scent which fills the air. Quiet spots with benches can be found along the herbaceous borders or you can play tennis on the croquet lawn.

The archaeologists who help look after and discover the stories of the places we care for have a real knack for solving mysteries. Here Nancy Grace turns detective to uncover the local people who helped remodel the magnificent Italian-style house at Kingston Lacy in the 1800s.

When nature and wildlife can move freely between habitats, they flourish. Without this freedom, they suffer. Our coastal ambition is to join up the coastline, working with partners to make a link around the coast so wildlife can prosper and people can access it.

Behind the scenes, teams of specialists work to discover the past of the places we care for. A mix of fascinating research and special technology helped show what happened to 1300 trees once planted at Lodge Park.