Natural Boats and Wild Rivers Picnic
Join the National Trust and Dartmoor National Park Authority in the woodland at Parke to make your own natural mini boats and rafts on this family friendly afternoon for the under 12's
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Who can make the floatiest, quickest or most agile boat? Or the raft which can hold the biggest pebble?
Join the National Trust and Dartmoor National Park Authority in the woodland at Parke to make your own natural mini boats and rafts on this family friendly afternoon for the under 12's, and stay for a picnic afterwards, provided by our friends at Better Places.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
For more information contact Andy abailey@dartmoor.gov.uk
- Suitability
This activity is designed for children under 12
- Meeting point
Meet at the woods off the Parke disused railway line. Follow signs from Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, or from the car park at Parke. what3words: ///translated.artichoke.grills
- What to bring and wear
Come prepared for all weathers!
- Accessibility
The site is accessible via a steep path from the car park or the flat disused railway line from Bovey Tracey Mill Marsh Park. Please note that the area by the river has uneven ground, slopes and exposed tree roots.
- Other
This activity is organized by Dartmoor National Park Authority in collaboration with the National Trust. Better Places and Bovey Town Council are kindly contributing the picnic. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming events
Butterflies at Parke
Join us for a gentle walk to discover Parke's butterflies and help contribute to the Big Butterfly Count
Pine Marten Picnic
Everyone is welcome to join us for a creative event celebrating the Two Moors Pine Marten Project.