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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Parish Council meeting 8.9.26
Lydford parish council’s regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 8th September, beginning with a public session at 7.00pm. The full agenda is – Public Session (15 minutes) An opportunity for parishioners and members of the public to make representations to the council. In accordance with the Code of Conduct, members are required to declare…
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Bridge now open
Following the removal of the scaffolding, Lydford bridge is now open again. Congratulations to the engineers and their teams for all of their hard work!
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Thank You and The Winners are…
Despite the arrival of the ‘much needed’ rain and the closure of the road over the bridge, we had a hugely successful weekend at the Nicholls Hall in Lydford. We’re delighted to tell you that we raised a combined £827.35 from our event. This amount includes nearly £100 raised by the scarecrow trail. Of course…
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Lydford bridge – latest update
The latest news from Devon County Council: Repairs to the bridge, including the copings, were completed late on Thursday 27th August. A team of scaffolders have begun the task of dismantling the scaffold structure. It is likely to be late on Wednesday 2nd September before the scaffold is wholly removed and the road reopened.
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Join us at the Nicholls Hall, Lydford for a Wool Felt Picture Workshop
Enjoy a friendly and relaxed workshop with Jules’ Designs to make your own beautiful wool felt picture to take home. Book now for: Saturday 3rd October 2026 11am to 2pm or Tuesday 13th October 2026 11am to 2pm Cost: £27 To book a workshop, or for more information, visit the art exhibition at the Nicholls…
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Lydford Bridge – update
The closure of Lydford Bridge from late July has caused a deal of problems. As we write in mid August the ambition is to have the roadway open by early September, although the actual date of reopening is dependant upon a number of factors as yet undefined. Pressure is being maintained by the parish council…
