Wildlife Picnic - family fun at Parke
Come on over to the Parke Estate for some fun in the sunshine with wildlife themed activities and lawn games. Everyone welcome.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Drop-in for some fun activities and games in the picnic area at the Parke Estate. Rangers from the National Trust, Bug Life, Pine Marten Project and the Bovey Hedgehog group will be on hand to offer fun activities and games for all the family. Learn about the local bugs, get creative, or perhaps have a game of giant Jenga.
FREE LUNCHES. Better Places will also be with us providing free packed lunches (numbers limited) for children, funded by the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Or please do bring your own and settle in to this beautiful garden. Get in touch if you would like to know more, otherwise we'll see you there...
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The picnic area is accessible via a grassy path off the driveway. There are wheelchair accessible tables. Please let us know if you need any support before the day.
- Meeting point
The picnic area between the car park and the café at Parke what3words: ///wizards.water.overruns
- Suitability for children
The event is aimed at children but will be fun for all.
- What to bring and wear
You might like to bring your own picnic and a rug. Refreshments are available at Home Farm Cafe, or there are free packed lunches available for children (numbers limited).
- Other
There is no admission fee at Parke but car parking charges apply - free for National Trust members. It's possible to walk or cycle to Parke from Bovey Tracey, half a mile away.
Upcoming events
Parke: Past and Present - a guided walk
This short and gentle walk will explore the history of the Parke Estate and a little about the land today.
Butterflies at Parke
Join us for a gentle walk to discover Parke's butterflies and help contribute to the Big Butterfly Count
Natural Boats and River Picnic
Enjoy games and a picnic in the river meadow at Parke and make your own natural mini boats and rafts at this family friendly event.
Trees - a guided walk at Parke
Come and enjoy a gentle walk in this beautiful space led by friendly local volunteers and with a focus on trees.