Latest News – April 2026
The committee will be holding a meeting to look at the year ahead and to discuss plans for the field and pavillion. Following the departure of the Lydford Foxes we need to look at alternatives to ensure the Sports Field is available and attractive to more village residents. Both the field area and the building could potentially have different uses and host many different events, and it is a good time to consider these. After the initial meeting we will hold an open meeting for Lydford residents where we will seek wider views on any changes that could be made to the facility. A questionnaire will also be available at the open Parish Council meeting on May 12th, 2026.
Background
The Lydford Sports Field is a large 3 acre open field suitable for football, cricket and other sports along with a sports pavilion which contains a kitchen, seating area, changing rooms, showers and toilets. There is also a children’s play park adjacent to the pavilion. It is run by the Lydford Sports Field Charity which is a registered charity. The kitchen has been recently upgraded and the building electrics have also been improved. The Sports Field and building can be hired out for private or public events. The building is particularly suited to small gatherings of up to about 30 people with a fully functioning kitchen, bar and seating area with a PA system if required. 2 large marquees can also be hired to allow much larger gatherings and events. Most years we host and run the Lydford Summer Fair which raises funds to allow for the continuation of the pavillion, sports field and the groups it supports.
The Trustees hold the property on trust for it to be used for the maintenance and improvement of the physical well being of people resident in the Parish of Lydford. The Lydford Sports Field became part of Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge in 2012 when the Trustees executed Deeds of Dedication. These ensured that the land could not be developed and would remain a public park, playing field and recreation ground in perpetuity. The grounds and pavilion are to benefit the inhabitants of Lydford and thereabouts, and the site was renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Lydford Sports Field.
The Sports Field is a wonderful space and asset for the village. The current committee has only 3 members and we are seeking more people and volunteers to get involved and help us with this new project, and for running the next Summer Fair.
If you have any ideas or are interested in volunteering for the committee, please email us on sportsfield@Lydford.co.uk
2025 Accounts
Total income in 2025 was £5263 (2024 – £1075) and outgoings were £5266 (2024 – £4134) resulting in a loss of £3 for the year (2024 – £3059). Full details and explanation of the accounts are included in the document at the bottom of this page, see Lydford Sports Field Accounts 2025
Current Hire Charges
Documents and Files
Lydford Sports Field Accounts 2025
Lydford Sports Field Accounts 2024
Lydford Sports Field Accounts 2023
Lydford Sports Field Accounts 2023 Audit
Lydford Summer Fair Poster 2025