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

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...

Sunday, 14 July 2024 at 14:00 - 17:00

Chasing Crockern: Dartmoor Story Walk

Location: Two Bridges Hotel

Discover central Dartmoor and Crockern Tor.

Dartmoor has inspired countless stories and songs, folk tales, memories and personal connections over thousands of years. But what does Dartmoor mean to you? Through a series of community events the Chasing Crockern project is hunting for stories ...

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...

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...

Thursday, 1 August 2024 at 10:00 - 13:00

Chasing Crockern: Dartmoor Story Walk

Location: Burrator Reservoir What 3 words: //northward.maker.visa

Discover Burrator.

Dartmoor has inspired countless stories and songs, folk tales, memories and personal connections over thousands of years. But what does Dartmoor mean to you? Through a series of community events the Chasing Crockern project is hunting for stories of the moor from those wh...

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...

Tuesday, 6 August 2024 at 13:30 - 15:30

WildBunch@Haytor

Location: National Park Visitor Centre Haytor, Haytor Vale, TQ13 9XT

Family Friendly Ages 5-11

Join us for an afternoon of fun at Haytor Visitor Centre exploring nature, and enjoying Dartmoor. There will be a mix of stories, hands on activities and crafty makes.

Please book places for participating children only

Sunday, 11 August 2024 at 10:00 - 14:00

Chasing Crockern: Dartmoor Story Walk

Location: Okehampton Station. What 3 words://galleries.outhouse.stuffing

Discover the North Moor from Okehampton.

Dartmoor has inspired countless stories and songs, folk tales, memories and personal connections over thousands of years. But what does Dartmoor mean to you? Through a series of community events the Chasing Crockern project is hunting for stories of ...

Tuesday, 13 August 2024 at 10:00 - 13:00

Chasing Crockern: Dartmoor Story Walk

Location: Hound Tor Car Park. What 3 words://gurgling.waistcoat.strategy

Discover Hound Tor, the medieval village and Becca Brook

Dartmoor has inspired countless stories and songs, folk tales, memories and personal connections over thousands of years. But what does Dartmoor mean to you? Through a series of community events the Chasing Crockern project is hunting...

Tuesday, 13 August 2024 at 13:30 - 15:30

WildBunch@Princetown

Location: National Park Visitor Centre Princetown, PL20 6QF

Family Friendly Ages 5-11

Join us for an afternoon of fun at Princetown Visitor Centre exploring nature, and enjoying Dartmoor. There will be a mix of stories, hands on activities and crafty makes.

Please book places for participating children only

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...

Tuesday, 27 August 2024 at 13:30 - 15:30

WildBunch@Postbridge

Location: National Park Visitor Centre Postbridge, PL20 6TH

Family Friendly Ages 5-11

Join us for an afternoon of fun at Postbridge Visitor Centre exploring nature, and enjoying Dartmoor. There will be a mix of stories, hands on activities and crafty makes.

Please book places for participating children only