A former British Army Major who has battled with depression and PTSD is hoping to encourage others to join him on a 25km trek across Dartmoor.
The Heroes Hike is being held across Dartmoor National Park for the first time to raise money for veterans’ charity Help for Heroes. Rob Shenton, aged 52, has signed up for the trek beginning and ending in the market town of Okehampton, taking...
If you're looking to sample the very best modern Devon comfort food - take a peek over the granite-stone wall at Eastgate Café & Brasserie in Tavistock - because the menu has been totally revamped and revitalised by new owner, Chef Mike Palmer, and his talented kitchen team.
The popular Dartmoor riverside restaurant is adding to its daytime repertoire of full English breakfasts,...
A five-star Devon manor house hotel is serving up an adventurous course to its Sunday roasts this Easter that will end with families using clues to explore their 275-acre Dartmoor Estate.
Bovey Castle, part of the Eden Hotel Collection, is hosting an Easter discovery trail on Sunday, March 31 for those enjoying Easter Sunday Lunch within the Great Western 3AA Rosette Restaurant....
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust has launched a campaign highlighting the grazing benefits of ponies native to Dartmoor as part of a sustainable regime to restore the overall health of the moor. The charity’s Mouths on the Moor campaign aims to redress the damaging loss of precious heathland plants that are becoming engulfed by purple moor grass and other aggressive species, support Dartmoor’s...
HERITAGE at The Brownston Gallery brings together three extraordinary and diverse artists in one stunning exhibition for the first time.
When Jean Jones died in 2012 she left behind a treasure trove of over four hundred paintings, all stacked in a corner of her Dartmoor cottage, gathering dust and waiting to be discovered. When maritime artist Anthony Amos died in 2010 he left a legacy of hundreds of paintings bought by a legion of collectors who admired his work for over twenty years.
Whilst neither received due recognition for their work during their lifetime, both are...
A quartz surface – possibly laid deliberately to enhance the setting of a double stone row – has been uncovered during excavations at Piles Hill. The surprising find was made by Dartmoor National Park Archaeologists, Isca Archaeology and volunteers during a week-long dig aimed at answering some questions posed by the enigmatic monument. The excavation was part of the Our Upland Commons...
Popular camping, touring and glamping booking platform, Campsites.co.uk is thrilled to share some of the best spots to camp near Dartmoor National Park . With its rugged landscapes, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views, the area provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable camping experience.
Dartmoor National Park offers a range of activities like hiking, birdwatching, and...
A NEW and exciting exhibition devoted to artwork and poetry is going on display throughout the summer at the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown.
Unearthing Dartmoor features a treasure trove of poetry, artwork, prints and photographs chronicling and reflecting different dimensions of Dartmoor. The exhibition runs from July 1 until 29 September and is free to attend. It...
Dartmoor National Park is asking for help in solving the mystery of a double stone row on South Dartmoor. Archaeologist Andy Crabb is hoping that people can help him with his investigations into Piles Hill double stone row, and whether the stones once stood upright. He’s particularly keen to see any old photos, pictures, or sketches. Contact Andy on archaeology@dartmoor.gov.uk This exciting...
