Up to Sunday 6th June 11am-4pm Food Glorious Food at Castle Drogo. Grow your Own Food Trail. Follow the clues around the garden and grounds and learn about food that you can easily grow yourself. £1.50 per child including prize. Normal admission prices apply.
Tuesday 1st June 9-11pm Nightjar Walk, Plym Bridge, near Plymouth. The Nightjar flies at night. Come with us on a walk in the woods to hear and see this shy but amazing bird. Adult £4, child £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential on 01752 341377 or email the National Trust for further info.
Wednesday 2nd June 2-4pm Food Glorious Food: Planting Thyme! Leave your mark at Castle Drogo with this fun family event. Help us plant our new herb garden with a wide variety of herbs to use in cooking in our cafe. Learn what herbs will be used with what food. Normal admission prices apply.
Wednesday 2nd June 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 2nd June 11am-4pm Woodland Explorer Day, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Go wild in the woods – make
animal sculptures, nests and shelters, follow the nature trail and other kids woodland activities. Child £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult). 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 information.
Wednesday 2nd June 12noon, 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. Tel 01822 820320/820441 or email the National Trust at Lydford Gorge for further information.
Wednesday 2nd June Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 3rd June 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 3rd June 9-11pm Nightjar Walk, Plym Bridge, nr Plymouth. The Nightjar flies at night. Come with us on a walk in the woods to hear and see this shy but amazing bird. Adult £4, child £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential on 01752 341377 or email the National Trust for further info.
Friday 4th June 2-4pm Saxon Pot Making at Lydford Gorge, nr Okehampton. Make a clay pot, Saxon style! Suitable for children aged 4-12 years.£2 per pot. Normal admission charges apply. For info tel 01822 820320/820441 or email the National Trust at Lydford Gorge for further information.
Friday 4th June 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 etc. More info on the flea market website.
Saturday 5th June The 12th Annual Dartmoor Discovery 32 mile Ultra Marathon. You can run for your favourite charity, the wearing of fancy dress is not allowed. Race starts at 9.30 am from the Railway Inn, Princetown, finishes at the Railway Inn car park Princetown. For further details please call Phil Hampton Race Director on telephone 01752 401062 or email, alternatively call the Race Secretary on telephone 01752 330768 or email, take a look at the Dartmoor Discovery website.
Saturday 5th June Produce marketon 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 5th June 7.30am Devon Wildlife Trust Ringing Birds in Dunsford Woods. Map reference SX803883.
Saturday 5th June and Sunday 6th June 10am-4pm National Garden Open Day, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Come and see what’s been happening in the Walled Garden since Bovey Climate Action Group have adopted the garden. Tel. 01626 834748, or email the National Trust at Bovey Tracey for further information.
Sunday 6th June 2.30pm - 5.30pm Andrew's Corner Belstone. Home-made teas. Tel 01837 840332 or email Robin & Edwina for further details. Postcode: EX20 1RDLocation: 3m E of Okehampton. Signed to Belstone. In village signed Skaigh. Parking restricted but cars may be left on nearby common. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Admission: Adm £3, chd free. Well-established, wildlife-friendly, well-labelled plantsman's garden in stunning high moorland setting. Variety of garden habitats incl woodland areas, bog garden, pond; wide range of unusual trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants for yr-round effect incl alpines, rhododendrons, bulbs and maples; spectacular autumn colour. Organic kitchen garden, greenhouse and chickens. Disability information: Wheelchair access difficult when wet
Sunday 6th June 11am - 5pm Coombe Sculpture Garden, Tavistock, Devon. 2-acre S-sloping garden around C17 farmhouse in secluded wooded valley. Variety of garden habitats preserving ancient features with an emphasis on providing for wildlife. Planted with hellebores and bulbs. Unusual trees incl magnolia campbellii, shrubs and herbaceous plants for all-yr colour. Tamar valley fruit orchard, organic vegetable garden. Spring-fed streams, pools and mill pond.
Sunday 6th June 10am-6pm Dartington Hall Gardens, Dartington, Devon. 28-acre modern garden, created since 1925 around C14 medieval hall (not open). Courtyard and tournament ground. Dry landscape Japanese garden. Extensive wild flower meadows and mixed shrub and herbaceous border. Peter Randall-Page sculpture.
Sunday 6th June 2pm-5pm Southcombe Gardens, Dartmoor, Widecombe-in-the Moor, Devon. Village famous for its Fair, Uncle Tom Cobley and its C14 church - the 'Cathedral of the Moor'. Featured in RHS 'The Garden'. Southcombe Barn: 3-acre woodland garden with exotic and native trees between long lawn and rocky stream. Clearings blaze with wild flowers and survivor garden flowers. Meadow in recently-cleared area. Southcombe House: 5 acres, SE-facing garden, arboretum and wild flower meadow with bulbs in spring and four orchid species (early purple, southern marsh, common spotted and greater butterfly). On steep slope at 900ft above sea level with fine views to nearby tors. Refreshments home-made teas. Combined admission £4, child free.
Tuesday 8th June 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 9th June 2-4pm Planting the Fragrant Garden with the Head Gardener at Castle Drogo. A unique opportunity to help our Head Gardener plant out the two borders in our fragrant garden. Learn why particular plants are chosen and how to plant out correctly. £5 per person. Booking essential on (01647) 433306.
Wednesday 9th June 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 9th June Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 10th June 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Friday 11th June 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 etc. More info on the flea market website.
Saturday 12th June 10 am - 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 telephone 01647 24453.
Saturday 12th June Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1 Stall holders are all Farmers, growers or producers themselves. Tavistock Farmers Market website.
Saturday 12th June 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 12th June 11am-4pm Craft Fair at Finch Foundry, nr Okehampton. A free exhibition and opportunity to buy the work of some of Devon’s best crafts’ people. Normal admission charges apply. Further info on 01837 840046 or email the National Trust at Finch Foundry for further information.
Sunday 13th June 2.30pm - 5.30pm Andrew's Corner Belstone, EX20 1RD, 3m E of Okehampton. Signed to Belstone. In village signed Skaigh.Home-made teas. Tel 01837 840332 or email Robin and Edwina for further info. Parking restricted but cars may be left on nearby common. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Adult £3, chd free. Well-established, wildlife-friendly, well-labelled plantsman's garden in stunning high moorland setting. Variety of garden habitats incl woodland areas, bog garden, pond; wide range of unusual trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants for yr-round effect incl alpines, rhododendrons, bulbs and maples; spectacular autumn colour. Organic kitchen garden, greenhouse and chickens. Featured on ITV 'Wild Gardens', 'Devon Life,'Country Homes and Interiors' magazines. Wheelchair access difficult when wet.
Sunday 13th June 2pm-6pm The Stannary, Mary Tavey, Tavistock, Devon. Informal 2-acre country garden with magnificent views of Dartmoor, situated behind C16 & Victorian house, once tin miner's shop. 900ft above sea level, gardening here is a challenge. Originally a field, the planting is naturalistic and abundant, with areas for wildlife includes ponds and meadow. Visitors also welcome by appointment min 10, single coach possible. Refreshment cream teas. Admission £3.50, child free.
Sunday 13th June 2pm-5pm Southcombe Gardens, Dartmoor, Widecombe-in-the Moor, Devon. Village famous for its Fair, Uncle Tom Cobley. Southcombe Barn: 3-acre woodland garden with exotic and native trees between long lawn and rocky stream. Clearings blaze with wild flowers and survivor garden flowers. Meadow in recently-cleared area. Southcombe House: 5 acres, SE-facing garden, arboretum and wild flower meadow with bulbs in spring and four orchid species (early purple, southern marsh, common spotted and greater butterfly). On steep slope at 900ft above sea level with fine views to nearby tors. Refreshments home-made teas. Combined admission £4, child free.
Wednesday 16th June 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 16th June Curry night every Wednesday night at The
Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information. Click here to read Jill's food review.
Thursday 17th June 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 17th June 1-3pm 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) telephone 01752 341377 or email the National Trust for further information.
Friday 18th June 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 etc. More info on the flea market website.
Saturday 19th June 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 19th June to Sunday 20th June 10.30am-5pm. Cleave House Sticklepath, Devon. ½-acre garden with mixed planting for all season interest. National Collection of Hostas with 1000 varieties. Visitors also welcome by appointment May - Aug. Contact Ann & Roger Bowden by email or telephone 01837 840481 Admission £2.50, child free (share to NCCPG).
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Saturday 19th June to Sunday 27th June 11am-5pm Collepardo, Newton Abbot, Devon. Open daily.1/3-acre lawn-free garden laid out in series of interlinked colour-themed smaller areas. Incl 400 metres of meandering gravel pathways, circular rockery of 20 metres, herbaceous borders, pond, walkway, gazebo and over 1,500 different varieties of plants, shrubs and trees. Refreshments Cream teas. Admission £2.50, chd free.
Sunday 20th June 11am-5pm Father’s Day Weekend Classic Car Event. Why not bring your Dad along and celebrate Fathers Day at Castle Drogo? There is plenty to enjoy from displays of classic cars, tours from the gardener or why not make your Dad a unique Father’s Day gift? (£1.50 per child). Once you have worked up a thirst, sample the range of beers from Redrock Brewery in our Beer Tent and then round your visit off by treating your Father to a delicious lunch of hearty bangers and mash and a bottle of beer. Lunch £10 per person, booking advisable. Telephone (01647) 434144.
Sunday 20th June 11am - 5pm Coombe Sculpture Garden, Tavistock, Devon. 2-acre S-sloping garden around farmhouse in secluded wooded valley. Variety of garden habitats preserving ancient features with an emphasis on providing for wildlife. Planted with hellebores and bulbs. Unusual trees incl magnolia campbellii, shrubs and herbaceous plants for all-yearr colour. Tamar valley fruit orchard, organic vegetable garden. Spring-fed streams, pools and mill pond.
Sunday 20th June 1.30pm-5.30pm Heathercombe, Manaton, Devon.30 acres of varied garden set in tranquil wooded valley 1,000 feet up on Dartmoor. Woodland walks beside streams, ponds and lake; hundreds of specimen trees; woodland garden and fernery; extensive bluebells complementing fine collection of rhododendrons; wild flower meadow in orchard of West Country fruit trees; 2 attractive cottage gardens with interesting herbaceous plantings and newly-established bog/stream garden.
Sunday 20th June 2pm-5.30pm Portington, nr Lamerton, Devon.Garden in peaceful rural setting with fine views over surrounding countryside. Mixed planting with shrubs and borders. Walk to small lake through woodland and fields, which have recently been designated a county wildlife site. Visitors also welcome by appointment 14 June to 31 July only, no coaches. Admission £2.50, child free (share to Plymouth Samaritans).
Sunday 20th June 2pm-5pm Southcombe Gardens, Dartmoor, Widecombe-in-the Moor, Devon. Village famous for C14 church - the 'Cathedral of the Moor'. Featured in RHS 'The Garden'. Southcombe Barn: 3-acre woodland garden with exotic and native trees between long lawn and rocky stream. Clearings blaze with wild flowers and survivor garden flowers. Meadow in recently-cleared area. Southcombe House: 5 acres, SE-facing garden, arboretum and wild flower meadow with bulbs in spring and four orchid species (early purple, southern marsh, common spotted and greater butterfly). On steep slope at 900ft above sea level with fine views to nearby tors. Refreshments home-made teas. Combined admission £4, child free.
Sunday 20th June 2pm-6pm Sowton Mill, Dunsford, Devon Visitors also welcome by appointment. 4 acres laid out around former mill (not open), leat and river. Part woodland with multitudes of wild flowers in spring, ornamental trees and shrubs, mixed borders. Year-round interest. Refreshments home-made teas. Admission £3, child free (share to Cygnet Training Theatre).
Wednesday 23rd June 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 23rd June Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Great pub very friendly Jill recommends the food. 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 24th June 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 24th June 6pm - 8pm Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Devon. Medium-sized Grade II* listed garden with formal structures designed by George Dillistone during the late 1920s. These consist of formal rose beds, herbaceous borders and circular croquet lawn surrounded by mature yew hedges. Rhododendron garden overlooks spectacular views of Teign valley gorge and Dartmoor.
Friday 25th June 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 26th June Whiddon Down Produce Market is held every 4th Saturday of the month in the Village Hall.Vegetables, summer fruits, lots of jams and chutneys in season. Pies and home made cakes.
Saturday 26th June 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 26th June Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1 Stall holders are all Farmers, growers or producers themselves. Tavistock Farmers Market website.
Saturday 26th June 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 26th and 27th June Moretonhampstead Secret Gardens. 12 Gardens to visit, £5 admission, tickets available at the Moretonhampstead Tourist Information shop, for more information contact John Casson telephone 01647 440483.
Saturday 26th June to Sunday 27th June 11am -4pm Castle Drogo Tea Party Weekend. 100 years since Julius Drewe, the founder of Home and Colonial Stores acquired the land to build Castle Drogo, why not come along and toast the occasion with the unique opportunity to enjoy a traditional Edwardian afternoon tea on the Chapel Roof? Booking advisable on (01647) 434144. Put your Tea Tasting skills to the test with Teas Me, then follow the Tea Trail and learn about famous literary tea parties. You can also enjoy traditional games of the time, and music of the period.
Saturday 26th June to Sunday 27th June 10.30am-5pm. Cleave House Sticklepath, Devon. Garden open for charity. ½-acre garden with mixed planting for all season interest. National Collection of Hostas with 1000 varieties. Visitors also welcome by appointment May - August. Contact Ann & Roger Bowden by email or telephone 01837 840481 Admission £2.50, child free (share to NCCPG).
Sunday 27th June 12noon-3pm Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Lydford Gorge, near Okehampton. Bring a picnic and join the party. Enter the Mad Hatter’s hat competition (please make and bring hats with you). Normal admission charges apply. For information tel 01822 820320/820441 or email the National Trust at Lydford Gorge for further information.
Sunday 27th June 2pm-6pm Alder, Lewdown, Devon. Large garden created over last 23 years with shrubs and herbaceous areas and views over landscaped valley. Woodland walks with 4-acre lake in former quarry. Bluebell wood in spring. Rill and water feature. 170 metre lime avenue leading to pond. New 3-acre vineyard. Disability information,some gravel paths. Refreshments,cream teas. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Admission £3, chd free.
Sunday 27th June 2 - 4pm Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Make a hat and get involved in lots of other fun activities in the walled garden. Child £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Booking is essential
(Monday to Friday only) on 01626 834748 or email the National Trust at Bovey Trust for further information.
Sunday 27th June 2pm-5.30pm Portington, nr Lamerton, Devon. Garden in peaceful rural setting with fine views over surrounding countryside. Mixed planting with shrubs and borders. Walk to small lake through woodland and fields, which have recently been designated a county wildlife site. No coaches. Admission £2.50, child free (share to Plymouth Samaritans).
Sunday 27th June Starting at 8p.m. Last Sunday Folk. Plymouth Inn, Okehampton. An evening of folk song and music hosted by professional artists from folk arts development charity Wren Music, with guest artists, but mainly featuring YOU! All singers and musicians are welcome, or just come along and enjoy the evening if you do not play or sing. Cost Free – collection and raffle. For more information on the Wren Music website. Contact Wren Music 01837 53754.
Wednesday 30th June 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 30th June Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.