Operation Dartmoor: Natural Boats and Wild Rivers

Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 10:15 - 12:30
Family Friendly
Join us in the woods at Parke to make your own mini boats and rafts out of natural materials on this family friendly event for the under 12’s.
Who can make the floatiest boat, the quickest and most agile or the raft which can hold the biggest pebble?
Free packed lunch for all participating children
This event is FREE, no need to book. please arrive at 10:15am. The event takes place at the bushcraft area off the old railway line in Parke- unsure? Follow the signs coming from Mill Marsh Park or from Parke car park via the café.
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More details contact Andy abailey@dartmoor.gov.uk
Organised by Dartmoor National Park Authority in collaboration with the National Trust and Better Places with the support of Bovey Town Council
Location: National Trust Parke TQ13 9JQ. Meet at the woods, off the old railway line in Parke. Follow the signs from Mill Marsh Park or from the car park at Parke. What 3 Words: ///translated.artichoke.grills
Booking required: no
Charge: FREE