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Doone Valley History Festival - Social history of the Doone Valley

Ever wondered who lived and who visited the famous Doone Valley? Join local historian Tim Williams' in-depth and informative talk about the social history of the famed valley.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join local historian Tim Willimas as he explores the interesting social history of the Doone Valley from the families that lived and farmed the valley. To famous authors and their memories and recollections of the valley. How the valley has changed over time and how the valley has in braced its literary connections. In this in-depth and informative talk.

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The basics

Suitability

All children need to be supervised.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Buttery Tearoom (EX35 6NU)

Accessibility

There is accessible parking and a portable hearing loop if required. The ground is uneven and undulating in places.

Upcoming events

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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
15 Jun to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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Doone Valley History Festival 

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

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on
28 Jun to 29 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Doone Valley History Festival – A day in the life of a railway guard 

Learn what it takes to be a guard on the Lynton & Barnstable Railway.

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on
28 Jun 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
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Doone Valley History Festival - Reclaiming the Wilderness: the fight for Exmoor in the 19th Century 

Join historian Dr Henry French for this informative and fascinating talk exploring the changing opinion of land use on Exmoor in the 19th century.

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on
28 Jun 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30