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Lorna Doone family fun days

Join us for a free family fun day this May half-term between 11 am - 3 pm. From crafting to nature discovery, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join us for a free family fun day this May half-term, running from 11am to 3pm.

Enjoy a day of activities, from creative crafts to exciting nature discoveries. Try your hand at lawn games like Kubb and Boccia, get creative and explore the wild play area complete with climbing frames, tunnels and games.

The Buttery Cafe will also be open, serving lunches, a selection of cakes and hot/cold drinks.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

The event begins at 11am in the garden at the front of the Buttery Café. Please park in the National Trust car park at the rear of the café, EX35 6NU

What to bring and wear

This event takes place outdoors, please dress appropriately. There will be covered areas.

Accessibility

Accessible parking near to the Buttery Café available at request.

Upcoming events

Event

Festival of Blossom 

Join us at Lorna Doone to see our display of over 1000 crochet blossom made by volunteers and local craft groups and enjoy a self-led walk around the Lorna Doone Valley and the parish of Oare exploring the various natural blossoms.

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on
11 Jun to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 19 other dates or times
Event

Fungi Frida & the Myco Heros 

Frida and the Myco Heroes is an hour-long, energetic, silly, interactive outdoor performance full of songs, games, clowning, and puppetry for 0-12 year olds and their families.

Event summary

on
14 Jun 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Bushpig @ The Buttery 

An evening of unmissable rich, soulful grooves and bluesy shuffles with Bushpig at the Buttery Tearoom.

Event summary

on
14 Jun 2025
at
17:30 to 20:00
Event

Doone Valley History Festival 

A weekend of talks, activities and walks all exploring the history of the Doone Valley and Exmoor.

Event summary

on
28 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time