EventsOur 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 dayWhy 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. |
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Sunday 26th March : 10am – 4pm Volunteers Day – Task TBC |
| April |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sunday 30th April : 10am – 4pm Volunteers Day – Task TBC |
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May May is ‘Naturally Healthy Month’ Join us on the walks below……. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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
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| July |
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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 |
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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
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| August |
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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.
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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 |
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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
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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) |