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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Vacancy on the parish council
A Councillor vacancy on Lydford parish council has arisen due to the sad loss of Councillor Brian Cook, who has regrettably had to stand down from the council for personal reasons after many years service to the community, including a long spell as Chair of the council. The council is now looking to fill the…
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It’s preparation time for The Great Lydford Scarecrow Trail August 2026!
Last year’s Scarecrow Trail throughout Lydford was an amazing success. It was an absolute delight to see so many scarecrows popping up all over the village. This created a wonderful atmosphere throughout and drew visitors from far and wide. The scarecrows’ presence also helped raise much needed funds for the Nicholls Hall. We’d love everyone…
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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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Looking for Local Artists
The Nicholls Hall will again be running an art exhibition with cream teas being served on the Saturday and Sunday of August Bank Holiday Weekend (29/30th August 2026). Last year’s event was extremely popular with locals and tourists alike and good sales were made by several of our exhibitors. This year the event will be…
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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…
