The English Riviera Geopark – What's So Special? (Part 1)
Wednesday 1 October |
Course with local historian, John Risdon.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: Adults £3.50
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035 |
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Winter Warmer Walk
Sunday 5 October |
Circular Walk as part of the South Devon AONB walking festival. A walk from Broadsands Beach through Elberry Cove, Marridge Woods the Grove returning through Churston Village . Walk approximately 3 miles, some steep slopes and rough terrain.
Meet: Broadsands Car Park
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Charge: £3.50 adults, children free |
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The English Riviera Geopark – What's So Special? (Part 2)
Wednesday 8 October |
Course with local historian, John Risdon.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: Adults £3.50
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035 |
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Apple Day Food Festival
Sunday 19 October |
A great family day out – visit our Westcountry produce & crafts marquees, watch as we press apples on the Victorian press, take part in children's activities and enjoy entertainment and music throughout the day. For full details please visit www.countryside-trust.org.uk/appleday.htm
Meet: Cockington Country Park
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Adults £3, children free |
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Light Up the Night!
Saturday 25 October |
A unique evening of fiery entertainment, including flame juggling, music, food and drink. Watch as the spectacular towering willow figure created by Dorset sculptor Stephen Jennings is set alight on the bonfire with burning arrows!
Meet: Occombe Farmyard
Time: Entertainment begins at 7pm , ignition from 8pm
Cost: £3.50 per person, under 3's free |
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Geopark Kids
Tuesday 28 October |
Create your own shadow puppet creature of the past and bring Torbay 's ancient seas back to life.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: Children £2, Adults free
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035 |
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Hallowe'en Lanterns Workshop
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 October |
Create magical glass lanterns in our Halloween workshop and then join in a lantern-lit procession to the orchard as night falls. Come along in Halloween fancy dress.
Meet: Occombe Farm Education Centre
Time: 4.30pm to 6pm
Cost: Children £3.50
Recommended ages – Under 7's |
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Hallowe'en Terror Trail
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 October
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As the barriers to the supernatural world are at their weakest and the ghosts return freely to roam the earth…walk amongst the spirit world on our trail of terror and then listen to spine-tingling tales over firelight. Are you brave enough to walk the trail?
Popular event – advance bookings taken through Occombe Farm Shop from 1 October.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: Entry to trail from 6pm , last entry 8.30pm .
Cost: Adults & Children £3.50 each
Bring a torch! Recommended ages – 7 upwards |
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Spooks at Sea
Thursday 30 October |
Create your very own glow in the dark submarine and plunge into deep sea darkness. Discover beasties of the sea including anglerfish and gulper eels.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Children £2 |
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Halloween Treasure Hunt
Friday 31 October |
A spooky hunt for the family at Berry Head NNR, follow the clues to find the answers and win prizes for the most points!
Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre
Time: 10am
Charge: £5 per team (max. 5 per team) |