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
Sunday, 21 April 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..Thursday, 2 May 2024 at 18:30 - 19:30
Two men and their dog - Working sheepdog demonstration
Location: Postbridge, meet in the Visitor Centre car park
Regularly during the summer, local farmers and champion sheepdog trainers Jed and Kenny Watson will be holding demonstrations on their farms at Postbridge on Dartmoor to show how they train their dogs for work and competitions.
Brothers Jed and Kenny have farmed on the moor all their life. A...
Saturday, 4 May 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..Thursday, 9 May 2024 at 18:30 - 19:30
Two men and their dog - Working sheepdog demonstration
Location: Postbridge, meet in the Visitor Centre car park
Regularly during the summer, local farmers and champion sheepdog trainers Jed and Kenny Watson will be holding demonstrations on their farms at Postbridge on Dartmoor to show how they train their dogs for work and competitions.
Brothers Jed and Kenny have farmed on the moor all their life. A...
Thursday, 16 May 2024 at 18:30 - 19:30
Two men and their dog - Working sheepdog demonstration
Location: Postbridge, meet in the Visitor Centre car park
Regularly during the summer, local farmers and champion sheepdog trainers Jed and Kenny Watson will be holding demonstrations on their farms at Postbridge on Dartmoor to show how they train their dogs for work and competitions.
Brothers Jed and Kenny have farmed on the moor all their life. A...
Saturday, 18 May 2024 at 08:00 - 16:00
Rainforest Discovery Day at Yarner Wood
Location: East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve, Middle Trendlebere Car Park- on the road from Bovey Tracey to Manaton Grid Reference SX782793. What 3 words ///market.song.raven
Join us for a day of wildlife discoveries in Yarner Wood to find out more about all the awesome wildlife that lives in our very own Rainforest!
Free Hands-on activities for children and wildlife walks in the woods to find out what makes Dartmoor’s woodlands so special. Walk...
Find out more..Sunday, 19 May 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..Thursday, 23 May 2024 at 18:30 - 19:30
Two men and their dog - Working sheepdog demonstration
Location: Postbridge, meet in the Visitor Centre car park
Regularly during the summer, local farmers and champion sheepdog trainers Jed and Kenny Watson will be holding demonstrations on their farms at Postbridge on Dartmoor to show how they train their dogs for work and competitions.
Brothers Jed and Kenny have farmed on the moor all their life. A...
Thursday, 30 May 2024 at 10:30 - 12:00
River Dipping
Location: Postbridge Visitor Centre
Come and discover the amazing creatures you can find in Dartmoor's streams and rivers. Meet at the visitor centre, followed by a short walk to the dipping location. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. e.g. wellies or rock shoes for wading in the shallows
Please book on 01...
Find out more..Thursday, 30 May 2024 at 18:30 - 19:30
Two men and their dog - Working sheepdog demonstration
Location: Postbridge, meet in the Visitor Centre car park
Regularly during the summer, local farmers and champion sheepdog trainers Jed and Kenny Watson will be holding demonstrations on their farms at Postbridge on Dartmoor to show how they train their dogs for work and competitions.
Brothers Jed and Kenny have farmed on the moor all their life. A...
Saturday, 1 June 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..Thursday, 13 June 2024 at 18:30 - 19:30
Two men and their dog - Working sheepdog demonstration
Location: Meet at Postbridge Visitor Centre car park
Regularly during the summer, local farmers and champion sheepdog trainers Jed and Kenny Watson will be holding demonstrations on their farms at Postbridge on Dartmoor to show how they train their dogs for work and competitions.
Brothers Jed and Kenny have farmed on the moor all their life. A...
Saturday, 22 June 2024 at 12:00 - 13:30
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..Thursday, 27 June 2024 at 18:30 - 19:30
Two men and their dog - Working sheepdog demonstration
Location: Meet at Postbridge Visitor Centre car park
Regularly during the summer, local farmers and champion sheepdog trainers Jed and Kenny Watson will be holding demonstrations on their farms at Postbridge on Dartmoor to show how they train their dogs for work and competitions.
Brothers Jed and Kenny have farmed on the moor all their life. A...
Saturday, 6 July 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...
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Saturday, 20 July 2024 at 10:30 - 16:00
History Hunters Family Fun Day
Location: Postbridge Visitor Centre
A free family fun day with our History Hunters travelling through time to uncover the secrets of Dartmoor. There will crafts, activities and things to make and take home bringing to life the Brilliant Bronze Age, the Magnificent Middleages and Vibrant Victorians. Have a g...
Find out more..Sunday, 21 July 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..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, 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...
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