Events 2024

Events

Our events have limited places which must be booked in advance.

It is essential that children booked onto a Children’s Activity have a responsible adult present throughout, with a maximum of 4 per adult.

To book

Follow the relevant link to book via Eventbrite. Please note that Eventbrite places a small non-refundable booking charge on top of our price. We are not able to offer refunds on our events unless we cancel, so please be sure that you would like to attend before booking.

If you are unable to use Eventbrite, please call 01626 835 236 or email stover@devon.gov.uk.

There is a car parking charge of £2 for 2 hours and £4 for all day (payable via cash/card/RingGo). Charges apply from dawn until dusk.

Unless otherwise stated please meet outside the single storey green portacabin close to the toilet block (follow the temporary signage from the car park).

2024

Volunteer Days

Sunday 24th March : 10am – 4pm

Sunday 28th April : 10am – 4pm

Tasks TBC

April

Wednesday 3rd: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Children’s Activity – Pond Dipping and Minibeast Hunt

Take a look at the many creatures and insects that live in Stover’s ponds and in the woods.

£3 per child  – Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite 

Thursday 11th: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Children’s Activity – Toddler Forest Fun

Join us for some fun in the forest. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy around the campfire at the end of the session.

£3.50 per toddler

For ages 2 – 5 yrs. Please book in advance – limited places

Click here to book via Eventbrite 

Saturday 27th: 7am – 9am

Guided Walk – Early Morning Beginner’s Bird Walk

Come along for an early morning stroll around the Park listening to, and learning about, the birdsong that is at its peak at this time of year.

£3 per person plus a £1 donation for coffee, tea and biscuits on your return. Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite. 

May

May is ‘Naturally Healthy Month’.

Join us on the walks below…..

Wednesday 1st: 2pm – 4pm

Guided Walk – Spring Flora & Wild Food

Discover the folklore and uses, both past and present, of Stover’s rich variety of flora. Following the walk, we will sample some wild food and teas.

£4 per person – Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite 

Wednesday 15th : 8:30pm -10:30pm

Guided Walk – Stover at Dusk

Take a walk at twilight and discover the wildlife that comes out at night such as bats, nightjar and glow-worms. Please bring your own torch.

£3 per person  – Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite

Thursday 30th: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Children’s Activity – Pond Dipping and Minibeast Hunt

Take a look at the many creatures and insects that live in Stover’s ponds and in the woods.

£3 per child  – Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite

June 

Tuesday 4th : 10am – 12.30pm

Guided Walk – River Ramble

A beautiful 4-mile stroll along a section of the Templer Way to the River Teign encompassing the wildlife and history of the Stover Estate.

Bring a packed lunch for a picnic by the river.

£3 per person – Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite

Wednesday 26th : 6.30pm – 9.30pm

Guided Walk – Denbury Hillfort

Meet on Denbury Green (in front of the Union Inn)

Walk Torbryan’s ancient valley path ending at Denbury Hillfort – the resting place of the Celtic King Geraint, according to local legend – where you can soak up the mystical atmosphere and take in the spectacular views at sunset.

£4.50 per person – Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite

July 

Wednesday 3rd: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Guided Walk – Reedbed Systems Tour

Join us on a guided walk around the reedbed systems to find out how and why they were developed and learn about the wildlife the area supports.

£3 per person – Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite 

Monday 15th: 10:30am – 12:30pm

Guided Walk – Stover Wildlife

Join us for a ranger led walk to enjoy the varied habitats and wildlife within the Park.

 £3 per person – Please book in advance

Click here to book via Eventbrite 


Volunteers day

Why not join our growing army of conservation volunteers on the last Sunday of every month between September and April. Tasks are varied and all tools are provided. No special skills are needed – just bring along lunch and old clothes. See our volunteering page for more details.