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Forest school at Lorna Doone

Join our ranger team for a day of fun and building confidence in the outdoors while learning new skills.

  • Booking essential

Join Maia from the West Exmoor ranger team learning new skills like campfire cooking, woodworking, whittling and more.

Chose between a morning session (10am-12pm) or an afternoon session (1pm-3pm). £2 per session.

Children 7 & under must be supervised by an adult during the session. Normal parking charges apply (free parking for NT members) Tickets only need to be bought for children taking part in the forest school.

The Buttery Café (not national trust) is on site with hot food and drinks available to purchase.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £2.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895 The event may be cancelled due to high winds or poor weather.

Suitability

Children are welcome.

Meeting point

The Forest school is next to the main carpark, which is behind the Buttery Café. EX35 6NU

What to bring and wear

Children will need to dress for the weather and wear clothes that can get messy. Please bring plenty of water, snacks and a packed lunch.

Accessibility

Accessible toilet is available on site, ground in the forest school area is uneven.

Other

Children 7 & under must be supervised by an adult during the session. Normal parking charges apply, free for National Trust members. Tickets only need to be bought for children taking part in the forest school.

Upcoming events

Event

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.

Event summary

on
12 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 50 other dates or times
Event

Lorna Doone Valley archaeology spotter trail 

Discover the hidden history and archaeology of the Doone Valley on a self-led archaeology spotter trail.

Event summary

on
19 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 15 other dates or times
Event

Pine Marten Picnic 

Bring your picnic basket, rug and join the Lorna Doone Valley team and Somerset Wildlife Trust on a Pine Marten Picnic.

Event summary

on
24 Jul to 19 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Children’s creative writing and illustration workshop 

Join local children's author and illustrator Joseph Witchall for a creative writing and illustration workshop for children in the Lorna Doone Valley.

Event summary

on
29 Jul to 26 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 2 other dates or times