National Park Centres
Our award-winning National Park Centres are located in Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth. Entry is free and they are dog friendly.
They are the ideal place to find out more about Exmoor National Park and get the best out of any visit:
- Expert staff on hand to provide bespoke information to get the most from your visit to Exmoor
- Exmoor Films on show
- Zoom in on Exmoor with our state of the art digital microscopes
- Free publications and what’s on info including our popular Pocket Guides and Exmoor newspaper.
- Telescope hire
- Discover more about Exmoor’s wildlife, heritage, landscape and dark skies through inspiring displays and interactive exhibits
- Maps, books, local produce, outdoor kit and souvenirs for sale
- Exhibitions
- Opportunity for young people to become a Park Protector
Planning ahead
You can contact our Centres before you arrive for local information or shop online and get Exmoor delivered to your door. Many of our products are also available to purchase online allowing you to plan ahead or to purchase a forgotten souvenir from home.
Dulverton National Park Centre
Exmoor House, Kemps Way, TA22 9HL
What 3 Words: rested.ringers.kicked
Tel: 01398 323841
Email: NPCDulverton@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Located in Exmoor House (Head Office of Exmoor National Park) adjacent to the riverside lawns at the southern gateway to Exmoor National Park. The main town square with shops and services is just a 2 minute walk from here with pay and display parking available directly opposite.
Opening Hours
Summer opening from 28 March - 1 November 2026:
Open 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week. (closed for lunch 1.30 - 2pm).
Winter opening from 2 November 2026 to 19 March 2027:
Closed for winter.
Accessibility
A ramp to the front door provides access to the ground floor centre and a hearing loop is available. Read our full Accessibility Guide.
Dunster National Park Centre
Dunster Steep, TA24 6SE
What 3 Words: powering.ringside.obstinate
Tel: 01643 821835
Email: NPCDunster@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Conveniently situated alongside one of the main routes into Exmoor and is ideally located for people arriving in the area. There is a pay and display car park below the centre with public toilets. The medieval high street of Dunster is just around the corner!
Opening Hours
Summer opening from 28 March - 1 November 2026:
Open 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week.
Winter opening from 2 November 2026 to 19 March 2027:
Open 10-3 during weekends in November, 7 days a week February half term and weekends in March.
Accessibility
Level access can be provided to all areas of the centre via external doors and a hearing loop is available. Read our full Accessibility Guide.
Lynmouth National Park Centre
Lynmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, EX35 6EQ
What 3 Words: since.tells.repelled
Tel: 01598 752509
Email: NPCLynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
You'll find us adjacent to the famous Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway opposite the seafront. While here take a look at our exhibitions which are updated regularly and watch our artists in residence at work. Ask also about our current events programme. There is a café on site, with pay and display car parking nearby.
Opening Hours
Summer opening from 28 March - 1 November 2026:
Open 10am - 5pm, 7 days a week.
Winter opening from 2 November 2026 to 19 March 2027:
Open 10am-3pm, 7 days a week (Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
Accessibility
A lift provides wheelchair access to all areas of the centre and a hearing aid loop is available. Read our full accessibility guide.
