School's Out For Summer! What's on this weekend

Take a look at what's on offer just a stone's throw from Stoke Lodge Hotel this weekend...and beyond!

 

Photo credit - Forest and Beach

School Holiday Forest Days, Beeson

Throughout the school holidays 9.30am - 3.30pm for children aged 5 - 14+ years. Includes fire lighting, shelter building, archery days, beach days, exploring the outdoors with friends - and much more.

For full details visit www.forestandbeach.co.uk

Photo credit - Countryside Trust

Friday 21st July - Berry Head Bat Walk, Brixham

A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head National Nature Reserve - a Geopark Gateway. 8.15 - 9.45pm.

Info: www.countryside-trust.org.uk







Saturday 22nd July - Experienced Snorkel Safari, Wembury Marine Centre

A session aimed at more experienced snorkelers keen to explore Wembury's stunning underwater world! Full kit provided, booking essential.

Contact: 01752 862538/ Info: http://www.wemburymarinecentre.org/events/

Saturday 22nd July - English Riviera Model Railway Show, Churston

Around twelve model railway layouts in a variety of scales from tiny Z gauge to 0 gauge will be on show at Churston Grammer School, together with trade stands, from 10.00am - 4.30pm

Info and photo courtesy of By the Dart Magazine - thank you.

https://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/english-riviera-model-railway-show-2017/

Photo credit: National Trust & Wembury Marine Centre

Saturday 22nd July - Friday 28th July - National Trust & Wembury Marine Centre.

Kickstart the holidays with beach fun! A host of fun holiday activities, kicking off with the Wembury Summer Fun Day

Family Fun Day, Bug Hunting, Kite Making, Campfire Cooking and other Craft activities, Rock Pooling Safari, Mini Raft Race Extravaganza and much more.


Full info here:  http://www.wemburymarinecentre.org/events/

Photo credit: Into Yoga and Nature

Sunday 23rd July - Nature Connection Forage, East Prawle

An immersion in the wild South Devon coast for some nature connection using the senses, some quiet walking and guided easy meditation. Sample foraged afternoon tea!

Booking essential with Liz Turner at Into Yoga and Nature. Contact: 07765 631877

Info: http://www.intoyogaandnature.co.uk/

Photo Credit: English Heritage

Monday 24th July - 31st August. Hands on History - Pirates, Dartmouth Castle 

11.00 - 5.00 at Dartmouth Castle. Get set for a summer packed with time-travelling fun, with lots to see and do. The English Heritage Hands on History Crew bring the past to life throughout the school holidays.


For more info please visit: 

Dartmouth Castle:  http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dartmouth-castle/

Pirate Activity Days:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/hands-on-history-pirates-dartmouth-24-07-2017/

Photo credit: Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Monday 24th July - 3rd September - A Whole Host of Summer Fun and Free Family Events around Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Activities include the Secret World of Wildlife, Bat Watching, Mammals and Moths, Rocky Shore Rambles, Seashore Adventures, Survive the Wild, What Lurks Beneath and a Wildlife Canoe Safari.

Details too numerous to mention here so visit http://www.slnnr.org.uk/whats-on.aspx

Wednesday 26th - Guided Tour of Lupton House and Gardens

Join Charles Bevan from Lupton Trust, to discover more about the history and stories of this estate and find out what the Trust are going to bring the house and gardens back to their former glory.

£5pp - 1.30pm - 3pm. Meet in the coach house café, Lupton House, Churston Ferrers. TQ5 0LD
Booking essential – call 01803 845800.

Info:
http://www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/explore/events/guided-tour-of-lupton-house-and-gardens-1//calendar-date/28/06/2017

Photo credit: Yealmpton Show

Wednesday 26th July - Yealmpton Show, Kitley Lawns, Yealmpton

A great day out for all the family with a Countryside Marquee, Food Hall, Cakes and Handicrafts, Diggers and Tractors, Classic Cras, Trade Stands - and much more!

Info:  http://www.yealmptonshow.co.uk/

Photo credit: National Trust

Thursday 27th July - Beach Fun at South Milton Sands

All part of the National Trust’s 50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾ campaign... Join the rangers on the beach from 11.00am until 3.00pm for a fun session of scavenger hunting and beach art, exploring the beach and being creative! Bring shoes that will get wet, sunhats and sun cream.
Free (accompanied children only)

Meet at South Milton Sands SX 677414

Info:  
http://www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/explore/events/beach-funsouth-milton-sands-scavenger-hunt-and-beach-art//calendar-date/27/07/2017

Many thanks to By the Dart Magazine and the South Devon AONB for all this very useful information - have fun..!

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