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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

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
2 May to 30 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 59 other dates or times
Event

North Devon Walking Festival: Southern Wood Walk 

Join the team at Lorna Doone Valley for a picturesque walk exploring the Doone Valley and wider Exmoor landscape.

Event summary

on
12 May 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
Event

North Devon Walking Festival: Doone Valley walk 

Discover the romantic settings of Lorna Doone on a guided walk around the Lorna Doone Valley.

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on
17 May 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
Event

Crochet blossom workshop 

Learn the basic skills and techniques of crocheting and create your very own crochet blossom.

Event summary

on
27 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time