Welcome to the website for the village of Lydford in Devon. Here you will find current information of goings on in the village and also information on things to see, places to stay, where to eat and why you should visit.
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ART EXHIBITION and CREAM TEAS SATURDAY 29th and SUNDAY 30th AUGUST
An exhibition of work by local artists with cake and cream teas from 10am to 4pm at The Nicholls Hall, Lydford BAR OPEN from 12 noon to 4pm both days IN ADDITION BACON BUTTIE MORNING will also take place from 10am to 12.30pm on both Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th (See separate Ad) Card payments…
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Lydford Scarecrow Trail Competition August 2026
PRIZES Sunday Lunch at The Castle Inn, Lydford, to the value of £60 £50 voucher for The Dartmoor Inn, Lydford. £15 voucher for Okehampton Toy Shop ENTRY £3 per scarecrow/group of scarecrows made by the same household. Free entry for under 12s. WHEN Scarecrows can be put out at any time from the 15th August onwards,…
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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.
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Community Emergency Plan (Updated)
In light of recent events and call-outs, the parish council has updated its Emergency Plan. The page also provides a link to the Home Emergency Plan which the council has produced as an aide-memoire for residents, outlining the kind of information which should be to hand in all households in case of any emergency. The…
