Across Devon, National Trust places are alive with the promise of warm summer days, lazy weekend picnics and trips out with family and friends. There’s loads on offer this season, from wildflower walks to garden and art tours and garden theatre performances to family trails.
What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.
In the National Trust’s Sidmouth countryside:
Bat walk in Salcombe Regis
Fri 9 Jun. 9.15 – 11pm
Enjoy a guided walk through Salcombe Regis valley, led by bat expert Sarah Butcher. An opportunity to see and hear bats in their natural environment and learn more about these fascinating flying mammals. We will be using bat detectors to listen and identify different species. We expect to see pipistrelle, long-eared, and noctule bats.
Price: Free. Booking essential 0344 249 1895.
Across the South West:
Summer of Play with the National Trust
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/family-friendly
From 21 July 2023
Discover a world of adventure and play this summer across many National Trust places in the South West. There'll be lots of fun for you and your family from lawn games, such as quoits and skittles, to den-building, arts and crafts to pop up sports days, costumes and role play to giant Jenga, there is something for everyone.
Price: Free, normal admission prices apply. Booking not required.