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Glas-Denbury music festival In a nod to the famous
Glastonbury Festival this one in Denbury, in the vale of Denbury Hill, is much easier to get a ticket for. This totally independent festival on 5th and 6th July has picked up lots of awards for its family friendly vibe. Last year’s headlines were the original ‘motowner’ Martha with her Vandellas, and 80’s popstars The Real Thing. There’s also lots of sideshows - including the one and only Basil Brush; workshops for the little ones, a silent disco for the young and young at heart and plenty of food and drink to replenish those sat in their camp chairs waiting for the next act on the main stage. Every year has a dress up theme and this year is the turn of the fairies – so expect to encounter lots of fairy wands and wings.
Decorate a pixie door at Lydford Gorge And talking of magical creatures…head over to
the spectacular Lydford Gorge near Tavistock this summer holiday, where they’ve devoted some days to decorating miniature doors for Lydford pixies. Dates so far are July 27 and August 13 and 18, between midday and 3pm. Call 01822 820320 (National Trust) to book. Pixie door activities can be combined with a ramble around the striking gorge, the deepest river gorge in the South West with a 30-metre waterfall, and a relaxed summer picnic in its grounds. The orchard has lots of space to spread picnic blankets and a children’s play area. There are also sections at Whitelady Waterfall where you can listen to the sound of flowing water while you picnic. Look out for brown trout in the deeper pools, and dragonflies, damselflies, dippers and grey wagtails patrolling the river.
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Spend a day in the forest Haldon Forest Park is perfect for a leisurely stroll or an adrenaline packed punch. For the more gentile visitor there are well signposted
trails throughout the forest, including a new Zog family trail for the little ones, with activities and characters from the children’s book. If you want to get off your feet you can join a Segway Safari to get around. There’s also a well-stocked café and picnic areas on your return. And for a more adrenaline-filled trip the forest is now equipped with zip wires, five graded cycling trails, bike hire and a Go Ape tree top climbing course. The park is always expanding its range of activities and also includes a cycle skills area, orienteering courses, and play equipment.
Garden Centre For a lovely outdoor adaptation of Jerome K Jerome’s classic head to Avon Mill near Loddiswell on August 9 and 10. This adaptation of the hilarious novel is directed by Simon Downing and starring Giles Shenton as Jerome. It follows Jerome on his hilarious boating holiday along the River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. This production follows the success of Kick In The Head productions of Old Herbaceous (in which Giles Shenton played the leading role). Visit
www.avonmill.com for tickets
Catch ‘Three Men in a Boat’ at Avon Mill
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