Dogs welcome in our outside seating areas
Dogs are more than welcome at Flatford. We just have to ask them to wait outside the tea room because we have an open kitchen. Please enjoy your cuppa in our picnic area or on our riverside veranda.
David Mellor
Meet David Mellor at SWOF, where he will do a talk about adventuring with kids on the Saturday morning.
A taste of the arts near Exeter
There are some artistic treasures to be found at our places around Exeter - from a Rembrandt portrait at Knightshayes to rarely-seen paintings on loan from the National Portrait Gallery at Killerton
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?
Two blondes walking
Two Blondes Walking Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champions, Lucy and Fi (Blondes One and Two) are hill walking and wild camping experts who get out and about all over the UK, but their favourite adventures are Dartmoor escapades. See them on Friday and Saturday.
Laura Kennington
Adventure athlete, runner, rider, and kayaker. Meet Laura on Saturday and find out about her latest challenge - Great North Ride.
Conrad Humphreys
Join professional yachtsman, Conrad Humphreys to hear about his latest extraordinary expedition, recreating the incredible open-boat voyage undertaken by Captain Bligh following the mutiny on the Bounty in 1789.
Sarah Outen
Explorer, rower, kayaker, cyclist, and now bestselling author. Sarah is a charismatic, motivational speaker, who inspires us all to get outdoors and seek adventure.
Wiltshire Landscape walking challenge
This is an opportunity to discover more of Wiltshire's iconic landscape, rich in archaeology, wildlife and plants. You can enjoy beautiful open spaces and challenge yourself to complete all twelve walks at our landscape sites.
Fri 21 Sep 2018
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01:00-23:59
Mindfulness Meander
Join us and disconnect from your worries with a Mindfulness Meander.
Fri 21 Sep 2018
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01:00-01:00
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Stonehenge and Avebury walking challenge
An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors in this iconic landscape, rich in archaeology, wildlife and plants. You can enjoy these wide open spaces by challenging yourself to complete all eight walks - once done you'll have walked 50km.
Fri 21 Sep 2018
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01:00-23:59
Listen to the nightjars at Headley Heath
Dawn and dusk are good times to hear the unusual "churr" of the ground-nesting night-jar. Park at Headley Heath main car park, KT18 6NN
Fri 21 Sep 2018
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01:00-01:00
October half term adventures in the North West
Ghostly goings-on, creepy crafts, and silly scarecrows - we've lots to keep you busy this October half term at special places in the North West.
Car park update
Gunby Hall Estate and Gardens had to close for a few months this year in early spring. This was because the very wet weather meant the parking area was saturated and unsuitable for cars.
In the words of Laura McLaren: Women and work
An entrepreneur’s daughter who championed women's work in the home and in the workplace.
Laura McLaren yn ei geiriau ei hun: Diwedd i gaethwasiaeth
Fe wnaeth Laura McLaren o Ardd Bodnant dynnu sylw at gamdrin rhywiol merched a menywod ifanc, gan ddadlau dros rhoi diwedd ar y Fasnach Gaethwasiaeth Wen.
Tudor Merchant's House
Time travel to Tudor Tenby and discover what life was like at our 15th century merchant's house.
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Strumble Head to Cardigan
Pick up the pace in Pembrokeshire’s walking country; this rugged and remote expanse of towering cliffs and rocky outcrops is punctuated with coastal paths and soaring sea views.
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