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What's on in North Devon

Sunset out to sea over Morte Point, Devon with yellow gorse flowers
Sunset over Morte Point, North Devon | © National Trust Images

From Arlington Court to our coast and countryside properties, find out what's on in North Devon.

Coming up this year

Summer has arrived and there’s plenty of to get involved with across North Devon. From exploring the coast with rockpool rambles to summer of play at Arlington Court, there is fun to be had no matter the weather. See some of our highlights below and visit the property pages to find a full list of events at each location.

Summer of play at Arlington Court 
Join us at Arlington this summer for field of play, running from 1 July to 1 September. Have a splash in the sensory area, let out some energy with lawn games, explore the boat sandpit or relax in the reading corner. Find out about summer of play
Rockpool rambles at Combesgate beach, Woolacombe
Can you tell your seahares from your starfish? Join our Beach Rangers throughout the summer holidays to explore the wonderful rockpools of Combesgate Beach. Booking is essential, £5 per ticket.Find out about rockpool rambles
Lorna Doone fun days
Join us for free family fun days on the 31 July, 14 & 28 August between 11am - 3pm. From crafting to nature discovery, there is something for everyone to enjoy.Find out more about Lorna Doone family fun days
A child and adult peer into a bucket on Woolacombe beach while rockpooling
Rockpooling at Woolacombe beach | © National Trust Images/Mel Peters

100 Mile sea life survey

From Hartland to Hurlstone Point the National Trust is carrying out sea life surveys across 100 miles of coast between the 26 July - 4 August. Join us for surveys at Heddon’s Mouth, Mortehoe and Hurlstone Point during National Whale and Dolphin Watch run by the Sea Watch Foundation.

The rangers will provide everything you need to record your sightings, although we advise bringing comfortable outdoor shoes, your own binoculars if you have them and something to sit on.

Sealife survey at Heddon's Mouth
Thursday 1 August, drop in session between 10am-12pm.Heddon's Mouth sea life survey details
Sealife survey at Mortehoe
Friday 2 August, drop in session between 11am-1pm.Mortehoe sea life survey details
Sea Life survey at Hurlstone Point
Friday 2 August, meet us at Bossington Car Park at 9.30am and walk to Hurlstone Point with us. Event runs 10am - 12:30pm.Hurlstone Point sea life survey details
Visitors walking in the Heddon Valley

What's on at Heddon Valley 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Heddon Valley.

A child explores the rocky paths with adults in the background around Baggy Point, Devon

Whats on at Baggy Point 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Baggy Point.

Woolacombe beach, North Devon. A view showing a grassy foreground with a path leading to the beach, and the town beyond.

What's on at Woolacombe 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Woolacombe

View over Malmsmead bridge to Lorna Doone Valley

What's on at Lorna Doone 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Lorna Doone.

A view of the south front of Arlington Court from the garden, Devon

What's on at Arlington 

Find out more about our upcoming events at Arlington.