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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.

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