What's on at Lydford Gorge
Lydford Gorge scavenger hunt
Keep your eyes peeled this summer at the gorge and see how many things you can tick off on your walk. There might even be some of the gorge's more mystical residents to spot.
Tue 21 Aug 2018
+ 40 other dates
10:00-16:30
Mini raft making
Make your own mini raft with the help of the ranger team then launch it on the river Lyd to see how well it sails.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
10:30-13:30
Launch a bottle rocket
Bring along an empty fizzy pop bottle or borrow one of ours and see how high you can make it fly using just water and air.
Wed 29 Aug 2018
10:30-13:30
Wild kitchen FULLY BOOKED
Forage for berries around the hedgerows then lunch on a chunky vegetable soup while turning your berries into jam over the open fire to have with scones and clotted cream.
Sat 01 Sep 2018
11:00-14:00
Heritage open day
Come for a walk at the gorge for free once more as part of the Heritage Open Day Scheme. Free entry.
Sat 15 Sep 2018
10:00-17:00
Apple day
Come along to help us press the apples from the orchard, your efforts will be rewarded with a taste of the juice. Enter the longest peel competition, no prizes just glory, and learn about how to turn juice into cider.
Sat 06 Oct 2018
11:00-15:00
Hallowe'en Trail
Creep through witch's wood following the spooky trail, can you escape the clutches of the creepy crawlies to gain your prize?
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 8 other dates
10:00-15:30
Torchlit walk
Light your way to Whitelady Waterfall with a flaming torch, enjoy enchanting music as the night descends then head back to warm up with a hot chocolate and toast marshmallows over the fire.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
17:30-18:30
Spooky day
Get into the spirit of Hallowe'en. Make your very own broomstick, fashion yourself a finger bat and take home a magic wand. Join in the potions class to brew up some strange concoctions.
Sun 28 Oct 2018
11:00-15:00
Winter fair
Pick up a Dartmoor Christmas tree and do some Christmas shopping supporting local craft and food producers.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00