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News, events and information for the village of Lydford in Devon, plus things to see, places to stay and where to eat if you are visiting.
Latest news
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Nicholls Hall Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 28th November 10am – 2pm
We are holding a Christmas Craft Fair as part of the November Bacon Butty Morning on Saturday 28th November. Alongside a variety of local craft stalls bacon butties will be available from 10am – 12.30pm. Mince pies, cake, tea, coffee, soft drinks and mulled wine will be available 10.00am – 2.00pm. Buy your Christmas gifts…
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Join us at the Nicholls Hall for some festive fun on Saturday December 5th at 3pm making a Christmas wreath. Cost: £22 including mulled wine and mince pies. All materials provided, but you will need to bring scissors and any special decorations you might want to use. To book ring Julie T: 07896 740249 or…
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Road works A386
The council has received advanced notice that traffic at Kitts Bridge on the A386 south of the junction with Skitt Lane will be subject to temporary traffic lights and a 30mph speed restriction on Thursday 26th November 2026. This is necessary to allow drainage works.
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Lydford bus timetable change
The timetable for the Stagecoach route 118 bus which serves Lydford has been changed, with effect from 5th April 2026. The new timetable is available here
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Scam Warning: Fake QR Codes
Lydford Parish Council has been alerted to a fraudulent parking scam operating in this car park involving counterfeit QR code stickers. The Dartmoor National Park Authority and the police have been notified. Please follow the guidance below to protect your financial data. How to Stay Safe:DO NOT SCAN: Avoid using QR codes to pay for…
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Nicholls Hall Post Office Open
The outreach post office service at the Nicholls Hall, Lydford has resumed. This service runs every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm in the small committee room – accessed by the side door.
