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Summer of Play at Lorna Doone Valley

Enjoy a day of lawn games, activities and discovery at the Field of Play at the Lorna Doone Valley.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

This summer the Lorna Doone Valley is holding a Field of Play. Enjoy a playing of lawn games including croquet and boccia among others. Take part in a space hopper race around the track to see who can get around the fastest. See who can climb the quickest to the top of the climbing frame in the wild play area. Or sit back an enjoy a moment of quite reflection cloud watching.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

All children must be supervised

Meeting point

The Field of Play is taking place in the picnic area and play area at the Lorna Doone Valley (EX35 6NU)

What to bring and wear

This event is outside so please wear suitable clothing for the weather.

Accessibility

There are accessible parking spaces available.

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.

Event summary

on
20 Jun to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 10 other dates or times
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
Event

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.

Event summary

on
28 Jun 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
Event

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.

Event summary

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