Happy Father’s Day Weekend

Happy Father’s Day Weekend from Bovey Tracey to Chudleigh & Newton Abbot! 🎉

We hope your weekend is filled with dad jokes so good they hurt and just enough mud to remind him why he loves it! Here’s your cheeky guide to the top local happenings this Father’s Day weekend:

🏞️ Local Walks & Outdoor Fun

• Bakers Park, Newton Abbot – Open meadows, tennis courts, picnic benches and river views—perfect for a relaxing Sunday stroll (visitdevon.co.uk, visitsouthdevon.co.uk).

• Tors around Bovey Tracey – A brisk Haytor or Hound Tor hike means stunning views and excellent dad-grunt photo ops (visitsouthdevon.co.uk).

• Decoy Country Park & Ted Hughes Poetry Trail – A peaceful lakeside wander with a lyrical twist, near Newton Abbot (visitsouthdevon.co.uk).

🎪 Events & Activities

• Father’s Day Glass Tankard Workshop @ House of Marbles, Bovey Tracey (Sat 14 Jun) – Craft dad his own glass tankard; memorable and practical! (allevents.in)

• Steam Gala @ Trago (Newton Abbot) (Sat–Sun 14–15 Jun) – All aboard vintage steam and traction engines — perfect for train-loving dads (allevents.in).

• Father’s Day Llama Walk @ Dartmoor Llama Walks (Sun 15 Jun) – You can’t say no to llamas and farmland scenery! (allevents.in)

• Father’s Day BBQ & Live Music @ Woodland Café (Newton Abbot) (Sun 15 Jun) – Tasty grill + tunes = weekend bliss (allevents.in).

• Family Colour Run @ Chagford (Sun 15 Jun) – For dads who like to get colorful—and even more colourful by the end!

🏛️ Places of Interest

• Newton Abbot Museum – Free entry, hands-on exhibits, and sensory bags—for curious kids and patient dads alike (allevents.in, devonwithkids.co.uk).

• House of Marbles, Bovey Tracey – Classic hit for crafty families: glassblowing, games, marbles, plus that tankard workshop (visitsouthdevon.co.uk).

• Ullacombe Farm Shop & Café – Cheese boards, farm shop browsing, and friendly animals in a lovely barn setting (allevents.in).

🍴 Places to Eat & Drink

• Woodland Café – Perfect for the BBQ + live music event.

• Cromwell Arms, Bovey Tracey – Rustic local pub steeped in Civil War heritage (and decent ales).

• Local cafés & tearooms in Chudleigh & Newton Abbot – ideal for leisurely brunches or cream teas after a walk.

🎯 Sunday Plan for Dad

1. Start with a gentle walk at Decoy Country Park or Bakers Park.

2. Head over to the Steam Gala or Glass Tankard Workshop.

3. Lunch and live music at Woodland Café.

4. Finish with museum browsing or llama-strolling.

   
   

Whether your dad is an adventurer, a foodie, or a craftsman at heart, there’s something this weekend to make him smile (or laugh at least).

From all of us, Happy Father’s Day! Let us know which event you’re loving the most.

Enjoy the sunshine (hopefully ☀️) and make those dad memories unforgettable!