A major three‑year restoration project at Stover Country Park has now been completed, and the public are invited to help celebrate the occasion on Sunday 8 March.
The Restoring Stover Park Project has seen more than £4.2 million invested in the park. Half of the funding came from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with the remainder provided by Devon County Council and a range of partners.
The project has transformed the park for wildlife, heritage and visitors. It marks the biggest programme of improvement at Stover for generations.
Next Wednesday (4 March), invited guests including funders, contractors, community partners and volunteers, are attending a private celebration to thank all those involved in the restoration programme.
Guests will mark the occasion by unveiling a commemorative granite plinth, planting trees in new woodland and celebrating Stover’s history.
Celebrations continue on Sunday 8 March, with a free public event at Stover Country Park.
Everyone is welcome to drop in between 10am and 3pm to explore the improvements and enjoy family‑friendly activities.
Over the three years of the restoration, volunteers have played a vital role in the project, contributing more than 5,500 hours caring for Stover’s wildlife and heritage.
The project has delivered new and improved facilities, restored historic features, improved paths and trails, and carried out major work to improve Stover Lake and its wildlife.
It has also helped more people enjoy the park through education, volunteering and community activities.
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