Family Life

This August, join the East Devon Ranger team and discover colourful bugs, crazy critters and shy seawater creatures. Come along to one of the National Trust’s family afternoon events in Branscombe and you’ll be guaranteed to meet some amazing mini beasts. Children and adults can have a go at stream dipping, rock pool rambles and bug hunts. They are all free - just remember to bring your wellies! "Our summer events are a great way to get closer to nature," explains Head Ranger, Peter Blyth.

"There is an incredible world beneath our feet that kids love exploring. You never know what...

On Wednesday 30 July, family and scout groups had a summer adventure with the ranger team at Knightshayes, the National Trust property on the outskirts of Tiverton. These visitors became National Trust rangers for the day by helping to restore a historic parkland feature to its former glory.

1st Tiverton Scouts and families had some messy fun when clearing out an overgrown parkland water feature, and even discovered some unusual creepy crawlies living in the grassland nearby. To say thank you, Knightshayes staff took these hard working volunteers to discover what lurks in their...

Who will look after your Mum and Dad when they need full-time care? Research has found that many of us would shy away from bringing up the topic, and wouldn’t look after our parents if faced with the decision.

An increase in the ageing population, who are more dependent on those around them means UK care services are in high demand, and new research has today confirmed that there is a worrying trend emerging. More than two thirds (67%) of adults worry about what will happen to their parents as they get older, yet a third (32%) of Brits wouldn’t look after their parents when they...

Help the Ranger team at Knightshayes celebrate International Ranger Day on 31 July by joining in the important work they do every day to look after our special places. This summer families can have an adventure in Knightshayes’ beautiful landscaped parkland and woodland by becoming a ranger for the day on Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 July; and again on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 August.

Get on your outdoor gear, garden gloves and sturdy shoes to help bash some brambles and clear some laurel. After a picnic lunch, as a thank you for all your hard work, Knightshayes will help you...