Local Area Events Diary 2010

There's always plenty to do in South Devon; everything from traditional village fetes, Rockpool Rambles, spectacular Red Arrow displays or historical discovery walks. For a full listing visit the www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk website.

The Telegraph Ways with Words Literature Festival at Dartington Hall near Totnes includes talks from Tracy Chavalier, Fay Weldon and P D James.  For  more information visit their website: www.wayswithwords.co.uk

24th April - 10th September

Free events at Slapton Ley Field Centre: woodland and wildflower walks, dawn chorus, badger and bat watch, bushcraft and beach activities.  Booking is essential so please visit their website: www.slnnr.org.uk, or ring 01548 580685 for more information.

1st April - 31st October

Take the Grand Heritage Voyage throughout the season from Dartmouth to Slapton Sands and learn of Operation Tiger - a pre D-Day training exercise which was a disaster for American forces.  Enjoy 2 hours of beautiful scenery and a cream tea.  For more information visit www.greenwayferry.co.uk.

The Alice in Wonderland Experience at Antony (near Plymouth) runs throughout the summer with 'Alice's bedroom' on show in the house, and fantnastical Mad Hatter's Tea parties every weekend and bank holiday. 

For more information about this and other 'Alice' events at Coleton Fashacre visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

The South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team have come up with loads of wildlife watching events, fun educational days, events to celebrate local history and skills, and walks and talks.  For a list of events and more information about the area visit their website.