What's on Dartmoor

Dartmoor is a beautiful area of Devon with dramatic landscapes and is most famous for the wild ponies that roam the moor. The very nature of Dartmoor conjures nostalgic thoughts of times past which might make you wonder what there is to do there.

Rather than just being a picturesque place to spend the day, there are hundreds of fun events going on all over the area to take part in.

What’s on in Dartmoor? Well, quite a bit actually! Dartmoor is a great family friendly location and there are lots of thing to keep you and the little ones occupied while you’re exploring the area.

If you’re into the great outdoors it is a brilliant place to go, full of events to get you closer to nature, as well as activities such as cycle and walking trials, wildlife spotting and more, both with and without guides. The moor is full of exciting landscapes, including the Forestry Commission’s Bellever Forest and Roadford Lake, one of the largest inland water areas in the south west where you can do everything from exploring to den building. Perfect for getting the kids away from screens and into the wild.

If you’re not sure you want to spend time out in the open at the behest of the British weather, there are lots of establishments based in Dartmoor offering a whole host of events to keep you entertained.

So whether you’re planning on getting your hands dirty, doing some photography or finding a countryside organisation to while away the hours in, you’ll find it on Dartmoor. There is everything from shopping experiences, animal parks, museums and even one off events, like cookery courses and arts and crafts activities suitable for a whole range of abilities.

You’ll find events to suit everyone’s tastes right here.

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Flourish families

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The holidays are coming and the woodland is waiting… It's time to leave the hard work behind and let the woods welcome you in!
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Taste of Sculpture Day

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Exeter

Why not book on to one of our Taste of Sculpture workshops and try your hand at sculpting in clay. We have six scheduled in 2021, interspersed between our 4-day courses…

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4 Aug 2021to4 Aug 2021
Canonteign Falls Late Nigth Opening with Band, BBQ and Papillon Gin

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Animal/Wildlife

Exeter

We are open until 9 pm (last entry at 8.00 pm) so you can enjoy the evening sunshine, walks and adventure play into the evening. We will also have a BBQ & Bar lakeside so…

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6 Aug 2021to6 Aug 2021
The Little Big Festival

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Festival

Newton Abbot

The Little Big Festival, August 7th, Ashburton, Devon: With music, comedy, art, literature, circus & trapeze acts, horticulture, film, talks, workshops, children's…

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7 Aug 2021to7 Aug 2021
Bovey Paradiso Summer Exhibition

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Local Culture

Bovey Tracey

We're showcasing the work of over 30 local Devon artists in our first ever Summer Exhibition. All art work is for sale. We hope you will join us.
We're open weekly,…

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12 Aug 2021to29 Aug 2021
Sunset Winemakers Tour

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Food and Drink

Okehampton

Come join us in the vines at Alder Vineyard for the ultimate Devon wine evening. Discover our story, learn all about English wine on a vineyard tour and wine tasting with our…

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14 Aug 2021to14 Aug 2021
SHAKESPEARE's 'THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR'

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Theatre

Stone Lane, Chagford

SHAKESPEARE'S "THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR" -
Sunday, 15 August 2021.
In a setting among the trees, enjoy an outdoor performance at Stone Lane Gardens of the Bard's famous…

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15 Aug 2021to15 Aug 2021
Specialist Techniques (Face, Feet & Hands)

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Participatory Event

Exeter

Learn how to sculpt specific figurative features to achieve more realistic aspects in your sculptures. In very practical sessions with master sculptor Andrew Sinclair MRSS…

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17 Aug 2021to20 Aug 2021
Circus of Horrors

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Theatre

Exmouth

Special offer £5 off per ticket if booked before July 31st 2021 Please quote Gory or Fear5
The shows will be performed in covid compliant venues and consequently they will be…

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19 Aug 2021to19 Aug 2021
Comedy Soirée: Ashburton

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Concert

Ashburton, Newton Abbott

A new night at the beautiful Ashburton arts centre is looking to make 2020, the year of no laughs, a long and distant memory.
Come, be amused by our eclectic group of…

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26 Aug 2021to26 Aug 2021
Sunset Winemakers Tour

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Food and Drink

Okehampton

Come join us in the vines at Alder Vineyard for the ultimate Devon wine evening. Discover our story, learn all about English wine on a vineyard tour and wine tasting with our…

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28 Aug 2021to28 Aug 2021
ANRÁN FEST

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Festival

Newton Abott

ANRÁN FEST
SUNDAY, 29th August
Monday, 30th August
Book tickets now at www.anranfest.co.uk
ADULT: £25 (single-entry ticket); £45 (two-day ticket)
CHILD: £7.50 (single-entry…

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29 Aug 2021to30 Aug 2021
Taste of Sculpture Day

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Participatory Event

Exeter

Why not book on to one of our Taste of Sculpture workshops and try your hand at sculpting in clay. We have six scheduled in 2021, interspersed between our 4-day courses…

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8 Sept 2021to8 Sept 2021
Animal Sculpture

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Participatory Event

Exeter

As with the human figure, animals have specific Design Criteria ™ and this workshop will teach you the designs, proportion and anatomy of a selected group of animals. Working…

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14 Sept 2021to17 Sept 2021
Argentinian Wine Evening

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Food and Drink

South Brent

23rd September
Join us for another spectacular evening of wine and food. With wines from Don Cristobal vineyards and an Argentinean inspired menu from the Glazebrook kitchen…

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23 Sept 2021to23 Sept 2021
St Luke's Tour de Moor

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Participatory Event

Plymouth

Conquer Dartmoor and do good for your community!
After putting on the brakes last year because of the pandemic, Tour de Moor – the region's boldest cycling challenge – is…

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10 Oct 2021to10 Oct 2021
Moulding & Casting

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Participatory Event

Exeter

This three – day workshop is designed for you to learn about the essential skills of moulding and casting using current industry methods. Having already taken part in one of…

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22 Oct 2021to24 Oct 2021
Bronze Casting with David Snoo Wilson

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Participatory Event

Exeter

This four-day workshop is designed for you to learn about bronze casting using the lost wax process using ceramic shell. Bronze casting expert David Snoo Wilson will be…

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26 Oct 2021to29 Oct 2021
Hallowed Turf, Perspectives on the Conservation of Dartmoor's Blanket Peat

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Talk or Lecture

Okehampton

The Dartmoor Society Conference 2021.Is Dartmoor peat degrading and unable to perform the functions now required of it? The South West Peatland Partnership is engaged in…

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12 Nov 2021to12 Nov 2021
Taste of Sculpture Day

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Exeter

Why not book on to one of our Taste of Sculpture workshops and try your hand at sculpting in clay. We have six scheduled in 2021, interspersed between our 4-day courses…

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1 Dec 2021to1 Dec 2021

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