Five gardens set in the historic Exmoor village of Parracombe, with its Norman motte & bailey castle and St Petrock’s, an ancient Grade 1 listed C12 church (guided tours available). Parracombe village primary school will showcase flowers and vegetables grown by the...
Come and join local basket maker Jane and learn how to make lovely willow sunflowers, with local willow and natural fibres. It is a friendly and welcoming workshop, where we learn and explore the slow rhythm of weaving. We will be using traditional basketry...
Create a beautiful honey jar flower arrangement in this seasonal workshop, with a cream tea too!
Join our Head Gardener on a tour and flower forage of the Nectar Gardens and grounds at Quince Honey Farm, where you will hunt for a selection of beautiful blooms to create your own...
A 2h-2.5hr/4 mile guided walk, exploring the hills and landscape that surround the historical village of Dunster.
Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque landscape around Dunster.
A 2-...
Join a guided walk leader on a 2 hr walk and discover the many ways in which water has shaped life in this coastal community.From rivers to the sea, discover how water has shaped life in this picturesque coastal community, from its roots as a small fishing village, to the growth of...
A visit to some interesting mines on Exmoor, using your own car. Explore Wheal Eliza and Cornham Ford workings. If you are interested contact us before July 1st, giving us a phone number and/or an email address so that details can be arranged. 'Book through The Exmoor Society, or Phil...
A 2hr guided walk around a village steeped in history, starting from the National Park Centre Dunster.
Accessibility: The walk route includes some gentle inclines around the village lanes and passes over some uneven ground towards the end of the route. The route can be...
An easy paced stroll to discover the natural history within the wonderful landscape around Porlock Weir.
Join us in a creative hands-on workshop where you will create your own unique floral artwork and natural botanical prints!
Learn how to preserve the vibrant colours of leaves and flowers by using the ‘pound and print’ technique to release their natural dyes...
Traditional show with showing, jumping, gymkhana, Exmoor Horn sheep show, staghorn show, Dog show and vintage tractor display.
A friendly community event, show-casing the talented growers, producers and creativity in Dunster and surrounding areas. Come and admire the skill and enthusiasm of exhibitors and see the prize winning entries. Refreshments available; admission £1. To enter, or for further...
A one hour stroll to look at Langham engine house, then a 2 hour walk down the steep miners' track to see Bearland Flue and other features connected with iron mining in the Brendons. We may visit Burrow Farm engine house or Kennisham Hill. Boots and rainwear needed. Dogs on leads only...
Join a guided walk leader on a 2 hr walk and discover the many ways in which water has shaped life in this coastal community.From rivers to the sea, discover how water has shaped life in this picturesque coastal community, from its roots as a small fishing village, to the growth of...
A 2h-2.5hr/4 mile guided walk, exploring the hills and landscape that surround the historical village of Dunster.
Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque landscape around Dunster.
A 2-...
Join our walk leader Brian Scott for a historic walk around Luxborough using notes by EF Williams.
A 2hr guided walk around a village steeped in history, starting from the National Park Centre Dunster.
Accessibility: The walk route includes some gentle inclines around the village lanes and passes over some uneven ground towards the end of the route. The route can be...
An easy paced stroll to discover the natural history within the wonderful landscape around Porlock Weir.
These are the provisional dates for an exhibition of photographs, models and interesting items found along the Mineral Line. Abbey entrance charges apply. Contact Cleeve Abbey or Phil Gannon 01984 640892
These are the provisional dates for an exhibition of photographs, models and interesting items found along the Mineral Line. Abbey entrance charges apply. Contact Cleeve Abbey or Phil Gannon 01984 640892
The Minehead Bay Festival is a vibrant celebration of art, culture and live music held on the West Somerset coast. Since 2022, it has brought residents and visitors together for a full day of creative, family-friendly activities along Minehead’s seafront. Produced by the...
Exhibition at Exmoor National Park Centre, Lynmouth1st September – 31st October 2026High up on Exmoor’s dramatic sea cliffs sits Kipscombe, an 880 acre landscape with a rich history over thousands of years. As it enters a new chapter, cared for by the National Trust,...
Join a guided walk leader on a 2 hr walk and discover the many ways in which water has shaped life in this coastal community.From rivers to the sea, discover how water has shaped life in this picturesque coastal community, from its roots as a small fishing village, to the growth of...
A 2h-2.5hr/4 mile guided walk, exploring the hills and landscape that surround the historical village of Dunster.
Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque landscape around Dunster.
A 2-...
A 2hr guided walk around a village steeped in history, starting from the National Park Centre Dunster.
Accessibility: The walk route includes some gentle inclines around the village lanes and passes over some uneven ground towards the end of the route. The route can be...
An easy paced stroll to discover the natural history within the wonderful landscape around Porlock Weir.
Sorry this walk has been cancelled.
We visit the iron mines near Beulah Chapel, the winding house, and the old village of Brendon. We see the remains of the railway built to carry the ore to Watchet for shipment to south Wales. Then we walk down part of the Incline,...
Join a guided walk leader on a 2 hr walk and discover the many ways in which water has shaped life in this coastal community.From rivers to the sea, discover how water has shaped life in this picturesque coastal community, from its roots as a small fishing village, to the growth of...
A 2h-2.5hr/4 mile guided walk, exploring the hills and landscape that surround the historical village of Dunster.
Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque landscape around Dunster.
A 2-...
A 2hr guided walk around a village steeped in history, starting from the National Park Centre Dunster.
Accessibility: The walk route includes some gentle inclines around the village lanes and passes over some uneven ground towards the end of the route. The route can be...
In this relaxed and friendly workshop you will learn the intermediate willow weaving techniques and finishings to create a traditional stake and strand round basket, including 3 rod wale, French rand and 1/1 rod borders, using locally grown willow. This is a perfect next step in...
