Up to Monday 30th August 11 – 4p.m. Go Green for Life! Trail.Follow the trail around the garden and grounds and discover how green the National Trust, 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.Take a look at the Castle website for more information.
Sunday 1st August 10a.m. Ferns of Cothele, 
guided walk with Claire Roper. Meet at Cotehele Quay. £3 suggested donation to Devon Wildlife Trust.
Sunday 1st August 12 - 3p.m. Fresh and Fruity at the National Trust Castle Drogo. An apple juice sampling day with our local suppliers, come along and see the varieties on offer in our shop. Take a look at the Castle website for more info.
Tuesday 3rd August
A Coffee Morning at Chagford.
In Endacott House, in aid of the Josh Walker Fund.
In aid of A 10 year old child suffering with severe Autism and mutilfocal epilepsy.
Because his family want to raise money to send him to Mongolia for Horse Therapy.
The coffee morning is from 10 to 12 noon.
Everyone is welcome.
Cakes on sale and a good raffle.
Tuesday 3rd August 7.30p.m. every Tuesday Salsa and Argentinian Tango 8.30p.m. - 10p.m. Tavistock Town Hall. Bar available, free parking. For further details telephone 07974 095275 or 07884 381296.
Wednesday 4th August 9 -1p.m. 
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 - 1p.m. & 2 - 4p.m. 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.Take a look at the Castle website for more information.
Wednesday 4th August 12 noon, 2p.m. and 3.30p.m. 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 or 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. Tel 01364 652402 for info.
Thursday 5th August 9 - 1p.m. 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 p.m.1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park.
Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys and local vegetables.
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 the 1st Saturday of each month at the Victory hall in Lewdown (between Moretonhampstead and Exeter) 10 to 1p.m. Stalls include Locally Baked Bread, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Fish, Fruit, Veg, Herbs, Spices, Fresh Eggs, Tasty Local Cheese, Hand Made Fudges, Home made Preserves, Antiques and bric a brac.
Saturday 7th August10 - 4p.m. Heath Lobelia Count, meet at Andrew's Wood nature reserve, (grid ref SX 713 520 and come and help with the annual count of this rare plant, no experience needed. Bring a packed lunch and wear suitable outdoor clothing. Contact Gordon Waterhouse on 01548 852570 or Jackie Gage on 01392 279244.
Saturday 7th August Princetown Carnival starting with the dog show at 12 to include classes for best crossed breed, child handler, fastest bono eater and dog most like it's owner - a fun filled event, Majorettes, Carnival Royalty crowning ceremony, family races including the egg and spoon race, three legged race, Dads race, Mums race. Floats and walking entries in the Carnival which starts at 4.30p.m. Hog roast available all day. See you there!
Sunday 8th August. Hennock County Fayre at West Hele. A good old fashioned country show.
A chance to see Vintage cars and cycles, Horse show, jumping gymkhama and showing, Carriage Driving, Engines and Tractors, a family dog show, rope making, thatching, and even brick making, Falconry display, craft stalls, rides and amusements, car boot sale, plant stall, licesed bar, cream teas + refreshments. The horse show starts at 9.30 and the Fayre will open to the public at 10.30.
Only £2 per adult entry and kids are let in for free. And parking is free too!!!!. Marvellous
Wednesday 11th August 9 - 1p.m. Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. For info contact Bryony Falch on telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 11th August 2 - 4p.m. 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 - 1p.m. & 2 - 4p.m. 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, take a look at the Castle website for more information.
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, children £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 - 1p.m. 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 - 3.30p.m. 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 vegetables.
Saturday 14th August Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1 Stall holders all Farmers, growers, producers. Tavistock Farmers Market website for further details.
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 info 01647 24453.
Saturday 14th August 8.30 - 1p.m 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 14th August 
Jumpcross at Chagford. Jumpcross course including purpose built water complex, ditches and steps, easy view for spectators, and a thrilling ride around with fantastic Dartmoor views. A well organised and safe ride for all ages and abilities. Teaching riders to ride with rhythm and balance. Young horses and young riders welcome. Course at the farm of Kathryn Northway, where livery is available. E-mail Kathryn. Tel 01647 432089, Broadhalls Farm, Chagford. TQ13 8EH for horseboxes with sat nav !
Saturday 14th August 11 - 2p.m. 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 - 5p.m. 
Taikoo, Belstone. Visitors welcome by appointment.3 acre hillside moorland garden, restored over 12 years, includes heathers and moorland plants. Collections of fuchsias,rhododendrons, hydrangeas, magnolias, camellias, roses and other shrubs, trees. Herb garden and water features. Magnificent views over Dartmoor from terraces of Taipan's house (not open). Cream teas. Admission £3.50, child free.
Sunday 15th August 2 - 5p.m. Whitstone Farm, 
Bovey Tracey. Visitors welcome by appointment for groups. Over 3 acres of steep hillside garden with stunning views of Haytor and Dartmoor. Arboretum planted 38 years 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. Home made teas. Admission £3, child free.
Sunday 15th August 11a.m. onwards, free entry. Art in the Park at Haldon Forest Park, EX6 7XR. Join Exeter's main arts organisations for a fantastic family day out. Take a look at their website for more info.
Tuesday 17th August Manaton Market third Tuesday of the month, where you can buy lots of local goods including cakes, puddings, 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 18th August 9 - 1p.m. 
Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. For info contact Bryony Falch telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 18th August 11 - 1p.m. & 2 - 4p.m. 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 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 to find out further details.
Wednesday 18th August 12 - 4p.m. Riverside playday at Bromham Playing fields. Fun for all the family, follow signs from Exeter Quayside. Take a look at their website for further information.
Wednesday 18th August 11 - 4p.m. Woodland Explorer Day, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Go wild in the woods, build dens, follow the nature trail, light a fire, toast marshmallows and make popcorn, plus other kids woodland activities. Child £3 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at National Trust office below the walled garden. Wear suitable footwear and bring a picnic if you want. Booking advisable (Mon to Fri only) 01626 834748 or email The National Trust.
Wednesday 18th August Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information. See Jill's food review.
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 9 - 1.p.m Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 19th August 8.30p.m. - 10.30p.m. 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 vegetables.
Saturday 21st August 9 'til 1p.mOkehampton 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 11 - 4p.m. 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 10 - 5p.m. 
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. Llight refreshments and teas. Admission £3, child free.
Saturday 21st August and Sunday 22nd August 2 - 6p.m. Moretonhampstead Gardens, Sutton Mead & Mardon. 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 admission £4, child 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 9 - 1p.m. Teign Valley Farmers Market held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 25th August 11-1p.m. & 2 -4p.m. 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. Take a look at the Castle website for more information.
Wednesday 25th 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 for further details at Plym Bridge.
Wednesday 25th August Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Tel 01364 652402 for further info. Take a look at Jill's food review.
Thursday 26th August 9 - 1p.m. 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 Moretonhampstead Carnival... it's well worth a visit. Procession due to start at 6.30p.m. Plus lots of other things happening on the day. See the list :- 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 and 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 1p.m. Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local vegetables.
Saturday 28th August Whiddon Down ProduceMarket is held every 4th Saturday of the month in the Village Hall. Vegetables, summer fruits, lots of jams and chutneys in season. Plenty of pies and home made cakes.
Parking no problem - right alongside the hall.
Saturday 28th August Taikoo Garden Open for the NGS. A 3-acre hillside moorland garden, restored over the past 12 years, recently extended to include heathers and moorland plants. Open 2-5pm. Cream Teas. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Please telephone 01837 840217
Saturday 28th August Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1 Stall holders are Farmers, growers, producers. Tavistock Farmers Market website for further information.
Saturday 28th August 8.30 - 1p.m 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 28th August Village Market usually the 4th Saturday of the month 9.30 am to 3 pm.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 telephone 01364 621218. See Widecombe market's website for more information.
Saturday 28th August 
Jumpcross at Chagford. Jumpcross course including purpose built water complex, ditches and steps, easy view for spectators, a thrilling ride around with fantastic Dartmoor views. A well organised and safe ride for all ages and abilities. Teaching riders to ride with rhythm and balance. Young horses and young riders welcome. Course at the farm of Kathryn Northway, where livery is available. E-mail Kathryn Telephone 01647 432089 Broadhalls Farm, Chagford. TQ13 8EH for horseboxes with sat nav !
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.
