Ludwell Valley Park
🏟 Playground & park · Wonford / Ludwell, Exeter
Ludwell Valley Park
One of Exeter's countryside valley parks, with a children's play area set among rural meadows, ridge-lines and sweeping city views.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open 24 hours · Free · No booking needed
About Ludwell Valley Park
Ludwell Valley Park is one of Exeter's six valley parks, a stretch of countryside running through the south-east of the city near Wonford. It comprises some splendid rural valleys and ridge-lines that offer excellent views across Exeter, with access along footpaths, bridleways and lanes. The park is owned by Exeter City Council, and since May 2019 its day-to-day care and maintenance have been managed by Devon Wildlife Trust under a long-term lease covering the city's valley parks. Unlike the wilder stretches of the valley network, Ludwell has a children's play area, giving families a reason to combine a walk in the open countryside with some time in the playground. The wider park is valued for its meadows, grassland and wildlife, and for the sense of escape it offers so close to the built-up city. It is free to visit and open as public open space. Because this is a countryside park rather than a formal urban park, facilities beyond the play area are limited and visitors should come prepared for walking on natural surfaces. Ludwell forms part of the Exeter Green Circle network of walks that links the city's green spaces.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Rural valleys and ridge-lines
- Meadows and wildlife
- Footpaths, bridleways and lanes
- City views
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- King George V Playing Field · approx 0.6 miles · Countess Wear / Wonford
- Heavitree Pleasure Ground · approx 1.0 miles · Heavitree
- Bull Meadow · approx 1.5 miles · St Leonard's
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Ludwell Valley Park free to visit?
Yes. It is one of Exeter City Council's valley parks and is free to use as public open space.
Does it have a playground?
Yes. Ludwell Valley Park has a children's play area, set within its rural valley landscape.
Who looks after the park?
It is owned by Exeter City Council, with day-to-day care and maintenance managed by Devon Wildlife Trust since May 2019.
What is the park like?
It is countryside rather than a formal park, with rural valleys, ridge-lines, meadows and wildlife, and good views over the city, reached by footpaths, bridleways and lanes.
Are there toilets, parking or a cafe?
We do not have confirmed details of on-site toilets, parking or a cafe. As a countryside valley park, facilities are limited, so check the Exeter City Council valley parks page before visiting.