What's on inLydford


Welcome to Lydford

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Lydford - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Lydford to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Lydford

Tourist Attractions


Dartmoor Railway

Dartmoor Railway first opened in 1876 as part of the London and South Western Railway West of England Main Line from Exeter to Plymouth. In 1968 British Rail closed the line Beyond Meldon Viaduct as part of the beeching cuts; following this the line was used for the…

Lydford Gorge

Spectacular river gorge and waterfall.Woodland trails through a deep‐cut ravine alongside the river Lyd Thunderous 90 ft Whitelady waterfall 'Walk the plank' over the Devil's Cauldron whirlpools Wildlife‐watching hides located along the Railway Trail This famous gorge is 1 miles long and can be viewed from a circular…

Dingles Steam Village

The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is proud to present the National Fairground Collection. It is a facility unique in the UK, designed to capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays.The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor…

Museum of Dartmoor Life

Could you live without electricityCould you cope without central heatingWhere would you get food and clothes if there were no supermarkets or clothes shops WOULD YOU SURVIVEThe people of Dartmoor did. Dartmoor is the last wilderness in southern England. It is often regarded as a bleak upland area,…

Neros 92

Neros 92 Nightclub in Okehampton, Devon. Contact venue on telephone number 01837 53888 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Crown Leisure

SnookerPool Hall at Crown Leisure in Tavistock, Devon. Contact venue on 01822 613259 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Lydford? See our list of attractions in Lydford, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.