Events 2025

Our events have limited places which must be booked in advance.

It is essential that children booked onto a Children’s Activity have a responsible adult present throughout, with a maximum of 4 per adult.

To book

Follow the relevant link to book via Eventbrite. Please note that Eventbrite places a small non-refundable booking charge on top of our price. We are not able to offer refunds on our events unless we cancel, so please be sure that you would like to attend before booking.

If you are unable to use Eventbrite, please call 01626 835 236 or email stover@devon.gov.uk.

There is a car parking charge of £2 for 2 hours and £4 for all day (payable via cash/card/RingGo). Charges apply from dawn until dusk.

Unless otherwise stated please meet outside the Rangers’ Office.

October

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October – Walk the Templer way- Haytor to Teignmouth in a weekend

Come and walk the Templer Way over a weekend!

This is the final Heritage walk in the series led by Dartmoor’s Daughter, funded by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as part of the Restoring Stover Park Project.

We have tiered ticket prices available so you can pay the ticket price that sits most comfortably with your household income level. A few bursary spaces are available for those that would like to attend but don’t have the financial means to pay. For more information contact restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk 

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Sunday 5th October – 10.30am – 12.30pm — Guided Walk – Fungi Foray

Join a local expert and discover the fascinating world of the toadstool and its relations.

£3.50 per person

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Thursday 30th October – 10.30am – 12.30pm — Children’s activity – Toddler Forest Fun

Join us for some fun in the forest. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy around the campfire at the end of the session.

£4 per toddler – for ages 2 – 5yrs.

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Friday 31st October – 6.30pm – 8.30pm — Family Halloween Trail

Join us on a spooky trail around the park after dark. Followed by a hot chocolate around the campfire.

£4 per person, under 3s free

All groups must have a torch to take part in the trail. Please arrive between 6.30pm and 8pm to start the trail at staggered intervals.

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November

Sunday 30th November – 11am – 1pm — Christmas Naturemake at Stover

Join us at the fabulous Stover Centre for a Festive Naturemake workshop. Come along and create magical Christmas decorations and models. Forage from our enchanting range of natural materials from near and far, curated to inspire and create your designs. Use beautiful dried flowers tiny shells and acorn cups to make miniature Elf houses , winter wonderlands Santa sleighs, Cheeky reindeer or tree decorations to take home.  Our workshops are so much fun for all ages, crafters from 4 yrs + to Adult makers welcome.

£22 per head or 2 makers for £40

Book your place with Catherine by calling 07453 212972  or email catherine@naturemake.co.uk

December

Tuesday 9th December – 7pm – 8.30pm — Christmas Carols at Stover

Bring a candle, join in the festivities and give your vocal cords an airing. Join the Newton Abbot Salvation Army Band and sing carols around the bonfire. A hot mulled drink and mince pies are provided.

£4 per person, under 3s free.

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Volunteers’ days

Why not join our growing army of conservation volunteers on the last Sunday of every month between September and April. Tasks are varied and all tools are provided. No special skills are needed – just bring along lunch and old clothes. See our volunteering page for more details.