Events Spring/Summer 2023

Events

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 £1.70 for 2 hours and £3.50 for all day (cash only). Charges apply from dawn until dusk.

Unless otherwise stated please meet outside the Visitor Centre.

Volunteers day

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.

March

Sunday 26th March : 10am – 4pm

Volunteers Day – Task TBC

April

Saturday 1st: 10am – 4pm

Children’s Activity: Friends of Stover Park Easter Egg Trail

Join the Friends of Stover Park Group for a self-led Easter Egg trail around the park.

Cost: £2.00 per child

Booking essential – follow this link to book via Eventbrite. 

Email friendsofstoverpark@gmail.com for more information

Thursday 6th 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.

Cost: £3 per toddler

For ages 2 – 5 yrs. Follow this link to book via Eventbrite. 

Saturday 29th: 7am – 9am

Guided Walk – Early Morning Beginner’s Bird Walk

Come along for an early morning stroll around the Park listening to, and learning about, the birdsong that is at its peak at this time of year.

£3 per person plus a £1 donation for coffee, tea and biscuits on your return.

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite 

Sunday 30th April : 10am – 4pm

Volunteers Day – Task TBC

May

May is ‘Naturally Healthy Month’

Join us on the walks below…….

Wednesday 3rd : 2pm – 4pm

Guided Walk – Spring Flora & Wild Food

Discover the folklore and uses, both past and present, of Stover’s rich variety of flora. Following the walk, we will sample some wild food and teas.

£4 per person 

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite 

Wednesday 24th: 8:30pm -10:30pm

Guided Walk – Stover at Dusk

Take a walk at twilight and discover the wildlife that comes out at night including bats, nightjar and glow-worms. Please bring your own torch.

£3 per person 

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite 

Tuesday 30th: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Children’s Activity – Pond Dipping and Minibeast Hunt

Take a look at the many creatures and insects that live in Stover’s ponds and in the woods.

£3 per child  

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite 

June

Thursday 1st : 10:30am – 12:30pm

Children’s Activity – Woodland Crafts

Have a go at making crafts out of natural materials to take home.

£4 per child (6yrs & upwards)

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite 

Tuesday 6th : 10am – 12.30pm

River Ramble

A beautiful 4-mile stroll along a section of the Templer Way to the River Teign encompassing the wildlife and history of the Stover Estate.

Bring a packed lunch for a picnic by the river.

£3 per person

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite 

Wednesday 21st : 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Guided Walk – Denbury Hillfort

Meet on Denbury Green (in front of the Union Inn)

Walk Torbryan’s ancient valley path ending at Denbury Hillfort – the resting place of the Celtic King Geraint, according to local legend – where you can soak up the mystical atmosphere and take in the spectacular views at the solstice sunset.

£4.50 per person 

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite

 

July

Thursday 6th: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Guided Walk – Reedbed Systems Tour

Join us on a guided walk around the reedbed systems to find out how and why they were developed and learn about the wildlife the area supports.

£3 per person 

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite 

Tuesday 18th: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Guided Walk – Stover Wildlife

A guided walk, including areas not usually open to the public to enjoy the varied habitats and wildlife within the park.

Cost: £3 per person 

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite

 

August 

Tuesday 1st and Thursday 24th : 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.

Cost: £3 per toddler

For ages 2 – 5 yrs. Follow this link to book via Eventbrite. 

 

Wednesday 9th : 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Children’s Activity – Pond Dipping and Minibeast Hunt

Take a look at the many creatures and insects that live in Stover’s ponds and in the woods.

£3 per child  

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite 

Tuesday 15th : 2pm – 4pm

Guided Walk – Summer Wildflowers

A gentle stroll around the Park looking at the summer wildflowers, folklore and uses.

£3 per person

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite

 

Wednesday 16th: 10:30-12:30

Children’s Activity – Shelter building

Spend the morning building a shelter using natural materials from the woods.

£3 per child (4yrs & upwards) 

Follow this link to book via Eventbrite