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A young boy holds a branch outside a den he is building with his family at Twitchen House Holiday Park in North Devon

OUTDOOR NATURE ACTIVITIES

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Survival and wildlife classes in Devon

Bring your boots this holiday and get back to simple pleasures again like wandering through woodland to hunt about in rock pools on the beach. It's in our talented team of rangers' nature to share their buzz for all that's around you… you'll turn over a new leaf and see things in a totally fresh way. And if it comes to it, they'll even teach you how to survive in the wild.

Please play on the grass

Why it's great outdoors?

    Ranger HQ at Twitchen House
    Free and paid sessions on offer
    Use the activities at all 3 Parks
    Get close to nature around you
    Nature activities for all ages
    Survival skills for 5+ year olds
Pre-bookable outdoor nature activities: Make sure you do what you want, when you want because all ranger-led outdoor activities can be booked online from 14 days before your holiday. Book yours ahead for the best choice of slots then say goodbye to queuing or missing out on the bucket list fun!

Meet your nature rangers

Please come outside, we get to do it all the time and we'd love to share the great outdoors with you. There's more to explore than you'd think. And we've got the perfect set-up for it hidden away in a wooded hub right by the heart of the action at Twitchen House. It's simple pleasures, back to basics, whatever you call it… we just know it's about feeling free.

EXplorers survival skills

Pick up some basic bush craft skills in our structured sessions guided by the engaging EXplorers rangers. Each workshop will teach you techiques that really can come in handy, you never know when you need to tie a knot or find your way back home without your smartphone.

Den building

Test your skills in a thrilling survival challenge where you solve puzzles, earn survival gear, and work as a team to build a shelter and navigate to the extraction point - all before time runs out!
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Survival bracelets

Craft your very own paracord bracelet, complete with life-saving uses, a built-in compass and survival keyring. Keep it with you, it's the perfect adventure kit for young explorers!
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Fire lighting skills

Set out with your EXplorers ranger to gather fuel for your fire. Learn how to light it without matches, then essential nourishment as you boil water for hot chocolate and toast marshmallows!
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EXplorers nature activities

Join our rangers to get closer to nature on your holiday, you'll discover more about the incredible world on your doorstep at Twitchen House. Then use those discoveries when you get home to gain a brand new appreciation of the amazing world around you.

Bug hunt

Little'uns love looking for little critters so uncover wildlife by peeking under rocks, spot bugs in bushes, and visit the bug hotel where creepy crawlies enjoy their holiday!
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Fireside storytelling

Little adventurers its your call to gather around the fire circle for a magical story. Sing songs, hear tall tales, sip hot chocolate and toast marshmallows by the campfire.
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Nature craft workshop

Forage natural materials and enjoy hands-on family fun. Craft woodland creatures from branches, and turn wood slices into magical wands and enchanting ornaments.
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Pond dipping

Join your EXplorers ranger on a wildlife safari to our peaceful ponds, this is an aquatic adventure full of discoveries as you explore the amazing pond life on your doorstep.
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Wildlife homes

Build cozy homes for bees, birds, bats, and more. Fun for all skill levels, these shelters help support wildlife and protect habitats providing vital refuge as natural habitats shrink.
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Wild tots stay and play

Explore, create and play for pre-schoolers on woodland fun with mud kitchens, crafts, collages, and clay goblins... finishing with hot chocolate and a special certificate.
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Where land meets sea

Escape to North Devon where every day is an adventure. Wake to birdsong, explore forest trails, cycle, stargaze, and unwind in a hot tub. All ages can enjoy ranger-led activities, learning outdoor skills and meeting wildlife. Running all season, whatever the weather... just don’t forget your wellies!
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EXplorers wildlife discoveries

Twitchen House is in a very special spot, nestled in a pretty valley, surrounded by National Trust land and close to the coast, where the air is always fresher and cleaner. The EXplorers ranger team will help you get closer to nature on these free guided activities. Plus the Park is steeped in history and you'll gain an insight into it's past too.

EXplorienteering

Calling all Explorers! EXplor-ienteering is an orienteering course where you navigate between control points using a map… an exciting and challenging outdoor activity for all the family.
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Ranger ramble

Get out and explore with your EXplorers ranger who will will take you on a tour hiking around to the best places to discover a whole array of flora and fauna wildlife living on Park.
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Outdoor nature activities FAQs

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