Events
We have put together a programme of events and activities to help everyone Discover the Dartmoor Story and explore the landscape stories of the moor. There are activities, open days, walks and talks to suit all abilities and interests.
Take a look at our programme below
Thursday, 1 August 2024 at 10:00 - 13:00
Chasing Crockern: Dartmoor Story Walk
Location: Burrator Reservoir What 3 words: //northward.maker.visa
Discover Burrator.
Dartmoor has inspired countless stories and songs, folk tales, memories and personal connections over thousands of years. But what does Dartmoor mean to you? Through a series of community events the Chasing Crockern project is hunting for stories of the moor from those wh...
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Saturday, 3 August 2024 at 10:30 - 12:00
Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse
Location: Near Poundsgate on the Ashburton Dartmeet/Two Bridges Road
Take a guided visit of Higher Uppacott a Grade 1 listed Dartmoor Longhouse, a building which is of rare and national importance. A longhouse was a building in which both animals and humans lived and Higher Uppacott (HU) still retains its shippon (where the animals lived) in an unaltered state. Ta...
Find out more..Tuesday, 6 August 2024 at 13:30 - 15:30
WildBunch@Haytor
Location: National Park Visitor Centre Haytor, Haytor Vale, TQ13 9XT
Family Friendly Ages 5-11
Join us for an afternoon of fun at Haytor Visitor Centre exploring nature, and enjoying Dartmoor. There will be a mix of stories, hands on activities and crafty makes.
Today we'll be having a boggy adventure. We'll think about bogs with a traditional Dartmoor...
Find out more..Sunday, 11 August 2024 at 10:00 - 14:00
Chasing Crockern: Dartmoor Story Walk
Location: Okehampton Station. What 3 words://galleries.outhouse.stuffing
Discover the North Moor from Okehampton.
Dartmoor has inspired countless stories and songs, folk tales, memories and personal connections over thousands of years. But what does Dartmoor mean to you? Through a series of community events the Chasing Crockern project is hunting for stories of ...
Find out more..Tuesday, 13 August 2024 at 10:00 - 13:00
Chasing Crockern: Dartmoor Story Walk
Location: Hound Tor Car Park. What 3 words://gurgling.waistcoat.strategy
Discover Hound Tor, the medieval village and Becca Brook
Dartmoor has inspired countless stories and songs, folk tales, memories and personal connections over thousands of years. But what does Dartmoor mean to you? Through a series of community events the Chasing Crockern project is hunting...
Find out more..Tuesday, 13 August 2024 at 13:30 - 15:30
WildBunch@Princetown
Location: National Park Visitor Centre Princetown, PL20 6QF
Family Friendly Ages 5-11
Join us for an afternoon of fun at Princetown Visitor Centre exploring nature, and enjoying Dartmoor. There will be a mix of stories, hands on activities and crafty makes.
Today we are going on a treasure hunt, learning how to read maps and use a compass. We'...
Find out more..Tuesday, 20 August 2024 at 10:30 - 16:00
Meldon Wildlife Festival
Location: Meldon Old Quarry
Join the National Park and partners for a wild day out celebrating Dartmoor's unique and beautiful wildlife. A free fun-filled, event for all the family!
There will be lots of wildlife activities to help you get closer to nature and nature crafts to take home. More details to follow but her...
Find out more..Tuesday, 27 August 2024 at 13:30 - 15:30
WildBunch@Postbridge
Location: National Park Visitor Centre Postbridge, PL20 6TH
Family Friendly Ages 5-11
Join us for an afternoon of fun at Postbridge Visitor Centre exploring nature, and enjoying Dartmoor. There will be a mix of stories, hands on activities and crafty makes.
Lets travel back in time 4,000 years to the Bronze Age on Dartmoor to find out what lif...
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