Up to Monday 30th August 11 –4pm Go Green for Life! Trail.Follow the trail around the garden and grounds and discover how green Castle Drogo is, from recycling to producing our own heat from Estate resources, and our future plans for producing our own energy. Find out how you can Go Green for Life! in order to make changes in your life to reduce your impact on our world. £1.50 per child (including prize). Normal admission prices apply.
Sunday 1st August 12-3pm Fresh and Fruity at Castle Drogo. An apple juice sampling day with our local suppliers, come along and see the varieties on offer in our shop.
Wednesday 4th August 9 -1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 4th August 10- 12 noon Young Bird Watchers, Plym Bridge, nr Plymouth. A fun children's walk in the woods identifying all the different birds that live there. Adult £1, child £4 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge car park Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email the National Trust at Plym Bridge for further information.
Wednesday 4th August 11-1pm & 2-4pm Wild Child Wednesdays at Castle Drogo. Get your hands dirty by joining in a variety of fun filled nature activities. Phone for details of specific activities each day. Normal admission prices apply and £2 for activities.
Wednesday 4th August 12 noon, 2pm and 3.30pm Fire Starting through the ages, Lydford Gorge, nr Okehampton. Demonstrations will show this essential ancient skill and the different techniques used. Normal admission charges apply.
Suitable for ages 11+. £3 per person. Booking essential. Telephone 01822 820320/820441 or email the National Trust at Lydford Gorge for further information.
Wednesday 4th August Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 5th August 9 -1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Friday 6th August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed

with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg. More info on the flea market website.

Friday 6th August 'TIS DARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL- DON'T 'E MISS IT !!
Saturday 7th WITH SINGING AND DANCING AND MUCH MERRIMAKING
Sunday 8th August RIBBONS AND BELLS, ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALLThis is the 33rd Festival of folk at South Zeal on Dartmoor. Starting at teatime on Friday and closing with a final Grand Music Hall on Sunday evening with artists galore. Kerr Fagan Harbron, Tom McConville, David Newey, The Bagpuss Show, Speakeasy, The Askew Sisters, Housewives Choice, Nick Wyke, Becky Driscoll, The Cornwall Songwriters Show, Cornish Lads, Craig Johnson & Grandad, the wonderful Dartmoor Pixie Band, Tony Beard, the Wag from Widecombe, Dave Wills and lots of Morris dancers and Dance teams. Come along and squeeze a melodian, have a go at the accordian, take part in a dance workshop even if you are a complete beginner, learn to step dance, and meet new friends. It's a pretty little village full of the sound of music and happy voices. Click Folk Festival website for information programme, tickets and such.
Saturday 7th August Produce market on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Victory hall in Lewdown (between Moretonhampstead and Exeter) 10am to 1pm Stalls include Locally Baked Bread, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Fish, Fruit & Vegetables, Herbs & Spices, Fresh Eggs, Tasty Local Cheese, Hand Made Fudges, Home made Preserves, Antiques and bric a brac.
Saturday 7th August 8.30am-1pm Produce Market takes place in the centre of the Bovey Tracey every other Saturday. Meat, fairtrade goods, cheeses, preserves and plants. Marion on 01626 834109 for more information.
Tuesday 10th August Manaton Market second Tuesday of the month, where you can buy lots of local goods including cakes, puddings and pies, honey, fresh eggs, cheese, meat from local farms, pork, lamb, bacon, even locally made fudge. Get yourselves along to the Parish Hall to find all these goodies. From 10.30 to 12.30. Contact Mrs. Christina Everett on 01647 221302 for further details.
Wednesday 11th August 9 -1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 11th August 2 -4pm Pond Dipping, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Discover the life in the leat with the aid of nets and microscopes. Child £2 (children must be accompanied by adults). Meet in main car park, Grid Ref SX 805 786. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01626 834748 or email The National Trust at Bovey Tracey for further info.
Wednesday 11th August 11 -1pm & 2-4pm Wild Child Wednesdays at Castle Drogo. Get your hands dirty by joining in a variety of fun filled nature activities. Phone for details of specific activities each day. Normal admission prices apply and £2 for activities.
Wednesday 11th August 10 -12noon Young Bird Watchers, Plym Bridge, nr Plymouth. A fun children's walk in the woods identifying all the different birds that live there. Adult £1, child £4 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge car park Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email The National Trust at Plym Bridge for further information.
Wednesday 11th August Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 12th August 9 -1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 12th August Okehampton & District Agricultural Show, held at the Stoney Park Showground, Holsworthy Road, Okehampton. Check out the Okehampton & District Agricultural Show website further details.
Thursday 12th August 1.30 -3.30pm Living in Plymbridge Woods, nr Plymouth. A guided walk looking at life in the valley from the late 19th to mid 20th century, using photographs and personal recollections. Adult £4, child £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email The National Trust for further information.
Friday 13th August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg. More info on the flea market website.
Saturday 14th August Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1 Stall holders are all Farmers, growers or producers themselves. Tavistock Farmers Market website.
Saturday 14th August 10 -12 noon, Hittisleigh Market held in Hittisleigh village hall, every 2nd Saturday. There will be available produce, meat, cheese, plants, cakes, preserves etc. Contact Shirley for further information 01647 24453.
Saturday 14th August 11am-2pm Family Mini Beast Day, Finch Foundry, nr Okehampton. Walk around the foundry garden looking for mini-beasts and bugs. Hunts start at 11am, 12 noon and 1 pm. £2 per child. Suitable for children aged between 4 and 12. Please bring a sweep net or bug viewer if you have one. Normal admission charges apply. Booking essential on 01837 840046 or email The National Trust to find our further details.
Saturday 14th August Starting at 2p.m. Throwleigh Fete and Horticultural Show which this year sees the return of ferret racing and of course, the family dog show which is very popular. The vintage vehicles display grows in size every year, and there will be 2 magician shows during the afternoon.The horticultural section has flower arrangements, home grown produce, baking and preserves and wonderful home made and grown produce which are all auctioned off at the end. A great day out with something to interest all members of the family. Entry is free, stalls and side shows at Throwleigh Village Hall and adjacent field. A wonderful location with great views. Teas, beer tent and other refreshments are available.
Sunday 15th August 2 - 5pm Taikoo, Belstone, Devon. (Visitors also welcome by appointment.) 3-acre hillside moorland garden, restored over past 12 years, recently extended to include heathers and moorland plants. Interesting collections of rhododendrons, fuchsias, hydrangeas, magnolias, camellias, roses and other shrubs and trees. Herb garden and water features. Magnificent views over Dartmoor from terraces of Taipan's house (not open). Refreshments cream teas. Admission £3.50, child free.
Sunday 15th August 2pm-5pm Whitstone Farm, Bovey Tracey, Devon. Visitors also welcome by appointment for groups. Over 3 acres of steep hillside garden with stunning views of Haytor and Dartmoor. Arboretum planted 38years ago of over 200 trees from all over the world, includes magnolias, camellias, acers, alders, betula and sorbus. Water feature. Major plantings of rhododendron and cornus. An ever developing garden with a stunning collection of rare trees and shrubs including many August flowering Eucryphia. The many Magnolias, Camellias and Rhododendron join in the garden's wonderful spring display. Refreshments home-made teas. Admission £3, child free.
Wednesday 18th August 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 18th August 11am-1pm & 2-4pm Wild Child Wednesdays at Castle Drogo. Get your hands dirty by joining in a variety of fun filled nature activities. Phone for details of specific activities each day. Normal admission prices apply and £2 for activities.
Wednesday 18th August 10am-12 noon Young Bird Watchers, Plym Bridge, nr Plymouth. A fun children's walk in the woods identifying all the different birds that live there. Adult £1, child £4 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge car park Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email The National Trust at Plym Bridge to find out further details.
Wednesday 18th August Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 19th August Chagford Show, held at the Show field, Dogmarsh Bridge, by Mill End Hotel, Chagford TQ13 8JN. Admission Prices Adults £5, under 15s £1, under 5s FREE. Free parking. see Chagford Show website
Thursday 19th August 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 19th August 8.30pm-10.30pm Moth Night, Plym Bridge, nr Plymouth. Join the warden in the Plym Valley catching and identifying moths. Adult £4, child £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email The National Trust for further details regarding the Moth Night.
Friday 20th August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg . More info on the flea market website.
Saturday 21st August 8.30am-1pm Produce Market takes place in the centre of the Bovey Tracey every other Saturday. Meat, fairtrade goods, cheeses, preserves and plants. Marion on 01626 834109 for more information.
Saturday 21st August 9 'til 1p.m Okehampton farmers market has over 20 stalls in the centre of town on the third Saturday of each month. When the weather is right, there is a fresh fish stall, and every week you can buy locally produced meat, free range chicken, venison, bread and cider along with vegetables, herbs and yogurt. Contact Ruth Kelsey 01837 811762 for any more info. Okehampton Market website should you wish to see more information.
Saturday 21st August 11am-4pm Rural Crafts and Skills Day, Finch Foundry, nr Okehampton. Free live demonstrations of many traditional West-country crafts and the opportunity to buy hand-made items. Normal admission charges apply. Further information on 01837 840046 or email The National Trust for further information.
Saturday 21st August Bovey Tracey Horticultural Society's annual Flower and Vegetable Show held in Parke View Meadow, Bovey Tracey. Gates open 1.30pm Marquee open 2.00pm. Show Manager Mrs Val Brealey 01626 832897.
Saturday 21st August and Sunday 22nd August 10am-5pm Sedgewell Coach House Gardens, Olchard, Devon. Heather Jansch, world-famous sculptor, brings innovative use of recycled materials to gardening. 14 acres including stunning driftwood sculpture, fabulous views from thrilling woodland bluebell trail down to timeless stream-bordered water meadow walk, pools, herbaceous border, medicinal herb garden. Plentiful seating, come and picnic. Refreshments light refreshments and teas. Admission £3, child free.
Saturday 21st August and Sunday 22nd August 2pm-6pm Moretonhampstead Gardens, Sutton Mead & Mardon, Devon. Two substantial gardens in one group opening offering complementary styles. In the geographical centre of Devon, close to the edge of Dartmoor. Superb walking country, dogs on leads welcome. Mardon: spacious and well-maintained 4-acre garden surrounding Edwardian house (not open) in small Dartmoor coombe. Formal terraces leading from rose garden to large lawn with long herbaceous border and wild flowers. Extensive rhododendron and hydrangea planting. Woodland walk along stream leading to fernery and pond with thatched boathouse. Productive vegetable garden. Wild meadow orchard. New agapanthus border. Sutton Mead: 3½-acre garden of contrasts on gently-sloping hillside. Woodland of mature and recent plantings and rill fed round pond. Potager vegetable garden with unusual concrete greenhouse. Granite walls mingling with imaginative planting of trees and shrubs. Croquet lawn, rhododendrons, azaleas and many varieties of hydrangea. Spring-fed ponds with granite seat at water’s edge. Colourful bog garden and orchard. Fine views of Dartmoor from all corners of garden. Featured in 'Devon Life'. Combined adm £4, chd free. Refreshments Cream teas
Sunday 22nd August 12 noon-3.30pm Woodland Explorer Fun Day at Lydford Gorge, nr Okehampton. Lots of seasonal games and activities for all the family in the orchard and woodland. Suitable for children aged 5+. Normal admission charges apply. For information telephone 01822 820320/820441 or email The National Trust for further information.
Wednesday 25th August 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 25th August 11am-1pm & 2-4pm Wild Child Wednesdays at Castle Drogo. Get your hands dirty by joining in a variety of fun filled nature activities. Phone for details of specific activities each day. Normal admission prices apply and £2 for activities.
Wednesday 25th August 10am- 12 noon Young Bird Watchers, Plym Bridge, nr Plymouth. A fun children's walk in the woods identifying all the different birds that live there. Adult £1, child £4 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge car park Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email The National Trust for further details at Plym Bridge.
Wednesday 25th August Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 26th August 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 26th August Moretonhamsptead Carnival - There is always a lively beat in the air at Moreton Carnival...well worth a visit.Procession due to start at 6.30 Plus lots of other things happening on the day. See the list below:-Carnival Coffee morning at the Community Club from 10.00am. All welcome!, Carnival Beer Festival, Car Treasure Hunt, Bingo at the Parish Hall. Cash prizes! Come and join us! Carnival Darts Final, The alternative/comic flower & veg show, Poems, performances, pasties & pints, Carnival Summer Ball, Jumble sale and afternoon teas at the Parish Hall, Dancing in the Square, Sponsored Cycle Ride, Carnival Service & Town Fete in the Sentry & Fun Run, Children's Fancy Dress at the Parish Hall, Carnival Quiz, Baby Show at the Parish Hall. It's a great atmosphere at the end of the day.
Friday 27th August Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg. More info on the flea market website.
Saturday 28th August Whiddon Down Produce Market is held every 4th Saturday of the month in the Village Hall. Veg, summer fruits, lots of jams and chutneys in season. Pies and home made cakes.
Saturday 28th August Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1 Stall holders are all Farmers, growers or producers themselves. Tavistock Farmers Market website.
Saturday 28th August Village Market usually the 4th Saturday of the month 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.The market is held in the Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, owned by The National Trust. With a wide range of produce, from olives, olive oil to locally grown vegetables and plants. Cheeses, apple juice, honey, home made bread, cakes, jams, chutneys, beef, lamb and pork from local Widecombe farms. Contact Diana Cameron or Richard Holmes on 01364 621218. See Widecombe market's website for more information.
Saturday 28th August CHAGFORD CARNIVAL THIS EVENING With celebrations in the Square from midday. The procession starts at 6pm. Walking and self propelled entries only.
No motors. Super family
fun. More information here
a little closer to the date.
This happy line up by the way are girls from Moretonhampstead in their carnival in 2008. Hope I see them at Chagford.

Monday 30th August BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY. 9.30 to 4. Lustleigh Show at Kelly Farm with horse show, fun dog show,
local produce stalls, axe men, parachute display, ferret racing, Punch & Judy show. Adults - £4, Children under 14 £2 Children (under 5) - Free. Family Ticket £10(2 Adults + 2 Children under 14) check out the Lustleigh Show website.