Parke

Important notice -

Our car park at Parke is open. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time. 

A peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside

More about this place

Family walking in the woodland at Box Hill, Surrey

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

What's at Parke

A spring day at Parke, Devon

On foot or by bike 

Enjoy the fresh air and surroundings while you're at Parke. You could go for a gentle stroll by the river, have a go at orienteering, go bird spotting and more.

The orchard at Parke, Devon

The orchard 

If you only want a short walk, have a stroll round the orchard.

The weir on the River Bovey at Parke, Devon

The leat and weir 

The river's past and its' importance to Bovey Tracey.

Campervan

No overnight camping and parking 

No overnight camping or parking is allowed at the places we care for. More information on why we don’t permit visitors to stay overnight at our car parks can be found here.

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Our work

Ash dieback, Parke, Devon

Tree safety 

Woodland management and Ash dieback - this is how we're dealing with the diseased trees at Parke.

Cattle at Parke, Devon

Conservation grazing 

Find out how the cattle are helping to look after the parkland.

Woodland management at Parke, Devon

What's going on at Parke 

The whys and wherefores of woodland management.

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Wildlife

Wildlife at Parke

Greater Horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) hibernating in cave

Bats at Parke 

After building up fat in the autumn, bats hibernate during the winter. If there's a particularly mild spell though, you may see some bats that have woken up and are flying to feed.

Weasel

Weasels at Parke 

Meet Parke's small and sprightly residents, busy throughout the year.

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Eating

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

Home Farm Café 

Home Farm Café (not National Trust) has reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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History

The weir on the River Bovey at Parke, Devon

The leat and weir 

The river's past and its' importance to Bovey Tracey.

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