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Monday 7am - 6pm Tuesday 7am - 6pm Wednesday 7am - 6pm Thursday 7am - 6pm Friday 7am - 6pm Saturday 7am - 6pm Sunday 7am - 6pm

Northam Burrows Country Park

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Northam Burrows Country Park

Country Park situated within the North Devon Coast AONB and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Wildlife, even

28/08/2026

Free family fun!

Join the rangers on Westward Ho! beach next Tuesday 1st September from 2pm.

We'll be exploring the rocky shore to discover the amazing creatures that make their home amongst the rock pools.
We'll have nets, buckets and ID guides to share as well as a pop up aquarium on the beach.

Find our Rangers on the beach near the Westward Ho! slipway (EX39 1LL) between 2pm and 4pm. All welcome, no booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

27/08/2026

We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who have worked with the ranger team so far this year.
We've now started our Autumn programme of events and the sun has still been shining as we work to improve the meadow habitats around the local area. Next Wednesday we'll be in Bideford managing the wildflower verges around the old cattle market. Let the ranger team know if you would like to join in!

Volunteering is a wonderful way of meeting new people, learning new skills and contributing to vital conservation work in the local area.

26/08/2026

TOMORROW (Thursday 27th August) join us for child friendly orienteering and map making activities at the Northam Burrows visitor centre.
Drop in between 2pm and 4pm to search for the hidden animal pictures. Learn about map making and make or colour your own map to take home.
Free event - all welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No booking required.

24/08/2026

It's looking a little cloudier this week but will it rain?!

Come along to the Northam Burrows visitor centre for a wonderful weather event - This Tuesday 25th August the rangers and visitor centre team will be helping people to learn about weather forecasting with a fun trail and craft activities. Check out our new weather station (thank you North Devon Coast National Landscape for part funding this!) and learn how to measure the weather and predict what is on it's way.

On Thursday we'll hope for sunshine for photo orienteering - follow the trail to find the animals and learn all about map reading. Can you make your own map?

All events take place between 2pm and 4pm and are free to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.

22/08/2026

Would you know what to do if you were struggling in the water?

Float to Live could save your life:

🔹 Tilt your head back with ears submerged
🔹 Relax, breathe normally and move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
🔹 It's ok if your legs sink, we all float differently
🔹 Once you're over the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety

Remember it. Practise it. Share it. 💙

21/08/2026

Join our Ranger Team this Sunday (23rd August) for a Beach Clean at Westward Ho! as part of our Autumn volunteering programme 🌊

📅 Sunday 23 August
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍Westward Ho! Slipway

This event is free to attend and everyone is welcome, with no experience required.

Pre-booking is essential by contacting us on the following:
👉 01237 479708
👉 [email protected]

20/08/2026

Why do pirates take so long to learn the alphabet?
Because they can spend years at C!
Today is Pirate day on Northam Burrows. Come and get involved in some oar inspiring crafts and search for treasure along the treacherous pirate trail.

Dress to impress in pirate attire. Worst outfit walks the plank!

Free event. No booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

19/08/2026

The rangers are continuing their programme of free summer holiday events with some craft activities and outdoor fun at the visitor centre this week.

Tomorrow (Thursday 20th August) is Pirate day! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged as we head out exploring for treasure. If you can complete the trail and decipher the pirate code word then you'll get the chance to take a selfie with the pirate treasure box. We've also got a 'walk the plank' challenge and a chance to make your own treasure chest. All activities will be available at the Northam Burrows visitor centre between 2pm and 4pm.

18/08/2026

The sun is coming out and the tide is dropping. By 2pm today the rock pools at Westward Ho! should be glorious!
The rangers will be heading down the beach this afternoon for the - a citizen science project where we look at the different types of seaweed on the shore (and the creatures hiding amongst them!).
Join us for some free family fun - we'll set off from Westward Ho! slipway (EX39 1LL) at 2pm and explore the rocky shore below Westward Ho! green until 4pm. Whether you want to learn all about the local habitats or just spot some rock pool wildlife, our friendly team will be able to help!

17/08/2026

Happy Monday! 🌘

We're having a by looking back at last week's spectacular partial eclipse.

Charlie McAlister, a member of our team, managed to capture these incredible images, showcasing not just the eclipse itself, but also the crowds that gathered to watch, and the birds who definitely seemed to sense something unusual was happening!

We were incredibly fortunate to witness such a fascinating natural event in our beautiful landscape ❤️

Address

Northam
Bideford
EX391XS

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm
Saturday	7am - 6pm
Sunday	7am - 6pm

Telephone

01237 479708

Website

http://www.torridge.gov.uk/northamburrows

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