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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Great Lydford Scarecrow Trail Maps
Maps of the Lydford Scarecrow Trail will be for sale for £1 at the Nicholls Hall between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August. Have fun following the trail and vote for your favourites!
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Lydford Bridge – update
The closure of Lydford Bridge from late July has caused a deal of problems. As we write in mid August the ambition is to have the roadway open by early September, although the actual date of reopening is dependant upon a number of factors as yet undefined. Pressure is being maintained by the parish council…
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Harvest Lunch
There will be a harvest lunch at the Nicholls Hall on SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER at 1pm. Two Course Lunch Raffle Bar This is a joint event by the Nicholls Hall and the St Petroc’s Church, Lydford. Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £5.00 for children under 12. Please book by Saturday 5th Sep. Tel: Ellie on…
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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 Card payments accepted and well…
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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
