Discover more at the Lorne Doone Valley
Find out how to get to Lorna Doone Valley, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
Family-friendly things to do at Lorna Doone Valley
For fresh air and fun, bring the whole family to the tranquil Lorna Doone Valley. There are lots of place to play games, enjoy a picnic, paddle and discover nature. Take advantage of the new wild play area or lace up your boots and take a stroll along the scenic Badgworthy Water.
Wild Play Area
The play area at Lorna Doone is made of a climbing feature made up of interlocking tree branches creating a unique and wild climbing frame. There is a hidden den built into the bank of the play area with tunnels connecting the to the garden. Included in the play are wooden games and instruments to play accessible on level walkway.
Enjoy a picnic in the picnic area beside the play area with plenty of benches and other seating to use. As well as a play area there is a small wildlife garden and Forest school area. Check out the events page to find out about any forest school sessions or other events being held at Lorna Doone Valley.
The play area has been made from wood from trees that have been felled at Heddon Valley which is also looked after by the National Trust. The trees have been felled to help improve the habitat for the High Brown Fritillary as part of the High Brown Fritillary Project. The area has also been scattered with wildflower seeds which have been donated from the North Devon Grassland Project. As well as wildflowers the area has been planted up with herbs including Lorna Doone Thyme.
Tracker Packs
Explore the wild and dramatic landscape of the Lorna Doone Valley with a tracker pack form the Welcome Hut. Become a real-life explorer and discover the amazing wildlife that calls the Lorna Doone Valley their home. From pollinators like bees and butterflies to minibeast what will you find on your adventure around the valley.
The tracker packs are free to borrow and available anytime the Welcome Hut is open. The Welcome Hut is open every weekday 10:00am till 4:00pm during the school holidays. Outside of the school holidays it is open every weekend from Easter to October half term.
Exploring Badgworthy Water
Fancy getting your feet wet? Whether you are looking to dip your toes in the summer or splash about in the winter in your wellies. There are plenty of spots to get your feet wet along the river. Or bring a bucket and net and see what wildlife you can discover.
At Lorna Doone Valley there are children's wellington boots which are free to borrow from our hedgehogs Henrietta and Hati.
