Walled garden
The walled garden is looked after by our staff and volunteers in partnership with members of the Bovey Tracey Climate Action group.
We now produce a wide range of fruit and vegetables.
Orchard
The orchard was planted up in the winter of 1999/2000 with 150 apple trees. A few of these have been replaced with damson trees, so we now have a mixed orchard.
In October 2014 about 6 tons of apples were picked and pressed into delicious apple juice and made into cider.
Activities
There's so many ways to enjoy a visit to Parke. Bring your bike, go for a run or walk. You could also tick off loads of your 50 things to do before you're 11¾ .
Explore
- Keep your eyes peeled and you might see a kingfisher or dipper on the river
- Try orienteering, or cycle along the old railway track
- Enjoy walking the maze of paths through the woodland and parkland
- See if you can spot the fairy house in the woods
- Look out for signs of Parke's history on your travels
Also at Parke
Dartmoor National Park Authority - Parke House is not open to the public, as it's leased to the DNPA as their headquarters.
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust - The DPHT's education center is based at Parke.