Celebrating winter in the gorge

There are lots of activities to keep families entertained this half-term at Lydford Gorge. Learn how to light a fire without matches and bake ‘bread on a stick’ over the flames. Build your own bird nest box with the help of the ranger team. The boxes can be adapted to suit different species, and personalised to your garden.

If you have ever wanted to know more about how to prune apple trees, join a hands-on morning in the orchard learning the art of pruning with the ranger team. Booking essential, visit nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge or call 01822 820320 for more details.

The circular walks to the Whitelady Waterfall and bird hide are available daily throughout January and February and can be accessed from the Waterfall car park, EX20 4BL, however no facilities are open except during half-term when the shop and tea-room will be open from Saturday, February 10 to Sunday, February 18, 11am to 3.30pm. Over half-term it is also possible to walk between the two entrances on the higher gorge path, which has lovely views over the gorge when there are no leaves on the trees.

Saturday 10 February, 1-3pm

Build a bird box

Build your own bird box this half-term at Lydford Gorge. Materials and guidance provided by the ranger team along with info on the best place to put it up in your garden. £5 per bird box, booking advisable, normal admission applies.

Monday 12 February, 12-3pm

Fun with fire

Learn how to light a fire without matches, and then mix up some tasty dough to cook on a stick over the campfire. £2 per person, booking advisable, normal admission applies.

Saturday 17 February, 11am-1pm

Apple Pruning Workshop

Join the ranger team in the orchard to learn the art of pruning apple trees. Part theory, part practical. Tools provided. Booking essential, normal admission applies.