Cockington Park

Flowers from the wild side of Cockington Country Park. Can you name them all? #wildflowersuk #cockingtoncountrypark

Here is some of the wildlife that calls Cockington Country Park their home. The park, surrounding woodlands and farmland are managed to help support a wide array of wildlife. Come and see what wildlife you can discover. #wildlife #cockingtoncountrypark

Amazing photos capturing some of our more timid residents. These deer were spotted in the Fruit Farm fields in Cockington. #deer #cockington

The volunteers have been tidying up the azalea beds in the park with new team member Glyn - welcome to the team! #cockingtoncountrypark #azaleas #volunteering

Our ranger team cares for over 40 miles of footpath right across Torbay. This week the team has been out fixing a collapsed section of boardwalk in the Cockington Water Meadows. This is a beautiful walk through meadows and woodland, connecting Cockington to the coast.

Beautiful crocosmia and orange daylilies have been providing a burst of fiery colour across the park. #crocosmia #orangedaylily #cockingtoncountrypark

We are thrilled to announce that Cockington Country Park has been awarded the @GreenFlagAward for 27 years in a row! This quality mark for parks is a testament to the hard work and dedication put in by the team. A huge thank you to all the staff and volunteers who work here.

Here's just a snapshot of some of the pollinators found in the park this week. From garden favourites to native wildflowers, the park offers a wide array of pollinator-friendly plants to support these insects. #pollinatorplants #pollinators #gatekeeper #bee #meadowbrown

The hydrangeas have been stunning this month, brightening up the park with their large striking flower heads. #hydrangeas #cockingtoncountrypark

Our fantastic volunteers have been busy in the rose garden preparing it for a visit from the RHS Britain in Bloom judges this week. 🤞 #cockingtonrosegarden #rosegarden #rhsbritaininbloom #volunteering

A new field gate and kissing gate have been installed by the ranger team in the top orchard at Cockington this week. They have also been cutting back the bracken to prevent it from spreading in the orchard. #kissinggate #cockingtonorchard #orchard #bracken #countrysiderangers

We are very sad to report that our sheep have been chased by a dog again in Cockington. This led to two lambs jumping out of their field and to one losing its life. Please keep dogs under close control at all times around livestock. #dogsundercontrolplease

The large umbrella-like leaves of the gunnera, revealing their prickly underside. Grown for its enormous, architectural foliage, leaves can reach up to 2m wide. Preferring damper ground, these specimen plants can be found around the lakes in Cockington Country Park. #gunnera

The new trellis roses are in bloom! These climbing and rambling roses were generously donated by David Austin Roses back in April, for the new rose trellises in the Cockington rose garden. We're excited to see so many have flowered within their first year. #cockingtonrosegarden

Come and experience the beautiful walled rose garden at Cockington Country Park. Cared for by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust staff and volunteers, the stunning display of roses smell amazing too! #roses #walledgarden #cockingtoncountrypark #rosegarden

Some of June's highlights from Cockington Country Park! Stunning displays of hypericum, olearia, hebe and fuchsia have been brightening up the park. These plants also provide a great source of food for pollinators. #hypericum #olearia #hebe #fuchsia #cockingtoncountrypark

Many areas around Cockington Country Park are managed to benefit wildlife. One of these areas is the arboretum, where the grass is left to grow long. These areas are full of wildflowers, butterflies & insects during the summer months. #wildflowermeadow #butterflies #insects

The water lilies on the Cockington lakes not only look beautiful, but also benefit the lake environment by providing shelter for frogs and fish, and also nectar and habitats for insects. #waterlilies #cockingtonlakes

School's out for the summer! These young frogs have left the Cockington lakes to start exploring the surrounding area. Keep a look out if walking near the lakes! #frogs #cockingtonlakes

The Cockington ducklings enjoying a family trip out around the lakes! 🦆 #ducklings #cockingtonlakes