With the shortest day thankfully behind us, spring isn’t far away. Spring is signalled in the form of birdsong. The usual communication calls of birds are joined by the songs of territorial birds claiming their space and advertising for mates. … Continue reading
News and updates
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Heritage Lottery Bid Application
Heritage Lottery Bid Stover Park is one of Devon’s most accessible and popular heritage sites, a Grade II historic park and fine example of a late eighteenth century designed landscape, with almost all original features surviving and including two Grade … Continue reading
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Newsletter June 2019
The rhododendron is pretty spectacular at this time of year along with the yellow azaelias which flower along the lake path. The flag iris is turning the marsh from green to gold. Summer flowers are at their best this month. … Continue reading
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Newsletter March 2019
Spring has arrived at Stover and it won’t be long before many of the animals that have hibernated over the winter will start to emerge. Look out for the white blooms of blackthorn (blackthorn flowers before it comes into leaf) … Continue reading
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Newsletter February 2019
Just as winter is at its dreariest the wildflowers are starting to pop up. Snowdrops and celandines have been in flower for several weeks, and in sheltered spots keep an eye out for dog’s mercury and primrose. Coltsfoot and sweet … Continue reading
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Timelapse footage of reed bed footage posted on Facebook
Stover Facebook
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Restoring Stover’s Historic Park
Stover Country Park is working with landowners within the Historic Park, to provide new access routes, conserve the Grade ll* Listed Gatehouse and Templer’s 18th Century stables, restore historic views, remove the damaging sediment from Stover Lake, provide a … Continue reading
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Public Event: Stover Water Catchment Citizen Science and Westcountry Rivers Trust 28th April
The Westcountry Rivers Trust were engaged by Stover Country Park and Natural England to suggest interventions that can be implemented to improve the quality of water entering the lake and improve the likelihood of the lake meeting the new water … Continue reading
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Felling Operation
Felling Operation Starting from the 25th January a felling operation will take place within the Park. A sections of the Park will be closed and access restricted for safety. The document below details the problem, solution and the timescales with any … Continue reading
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Cycle Route Map
A map is now available for the Stover Trail Cycle Route. Please click on the link provided.