Press Room

The Exmoor Nature Festival begins this Saturday with over 50 events themed on wildlife and wellbeing!

Nature recovery, learning and heritage projects coming up at Driver We're delighted to announce an ambitious programme of work at ‘Driver’, our 320 hectare land holding west of Simonsbath.

£1.2 million for 'Farming in protected landscapes' project delivery

Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Exmoor National Park as the Exmoor Nature Festival (supported by Visit Exmoor) kicks off in just a few weeks’ time

Exmoor National Park is inviting people to channel their love for nature in a themed photography competition for Exmoor Nature Festival.

The minister joined CEO Sarah Bryan, to view some of the ENPA projects aiding peatland restoration, temperate rainforest recovery, meadow management and reinforcement of rare or endangered species such as water voles, marsh fritillary butterflies and pine martens.

Innovative plans for increasing temperate rainforest habitats in the National Park.

Repair work happening at our 'Driver' site - with events planned for nature and people

Exmoor Nature Festival 2025 full event listing and printed programme is now available

Exmoor National Park have launched a ‘Donate a Fingerpost’, inviting people to play a part in preserving Exmoor’s iconic landscapes and historic, locally and sustainably made wooden signposts

North Devon MP Ian Roome makes visit to Exmoor National Park Centre for English Tourism Week

A new Ranger Apprentice has been recruited to Exmoor National Park Authority following an extremely competitive application process.

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) is embarking on a programme of vital woodland projects across Exmoor this year, as part of its ongoing ambitions to aid temperate rainforest recovery and help conserve rare and heritage species.

We are delighted that the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL) programme has been extended for a further year. Anyone who manages land on Exmoor can apply for funding, for one-off projects that support the purposes of the National Park.

Exmoor National Park Authority are delighted to announce the initial line up for their Exmoor Nature Festival 2025, in conjunction with Visit Exmoor.

Are you a landowner or land manager in or around Exmoor and want to learn more about living alongside pine martens? The Devon Wildlife Trust are holding meet the team events

Following the release of 37 birds on the Isle of Wight over the last 5 years, 7 White-tailed Eagles have been spending time on Exmoor

Exmoor National Park Authority has set out its draft ambitions on how it intends to collaborate with partners, people and organisations to help secure a positive future for Exmoor. Have your say now.

Tree clearance continues on Exmoor get an update on paths here

Exmoor National Park is delighted to announce the winners of the Exmoor Dark Skies Writing Competition.

Exmoor National Park Authority hosted a Parkland Tree Planting event on Monday, 4 December, as part of the CareMoor for Exmoor ‘Woods and Trees Appeal’.

Exmoor National Park is opening the doors to Exmoor House in Dulverton, inviting people in this weekend for a sneak preview of its brand-new Exmoor National Park Centre at Dulverton, as part of the Dulverton by Starlight event on Sunday 1 December

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) is launching a White-tailed Eagle public perception survey and engagement events, to share how it’s partnering with the ‘White Tailed Eagle Reintroduction Programme’ in England led by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation RDWF and Forestry England, to support conservation of the species.

Exmoor National Park Authority is inviting businesses to join a Rural Enterprise networking event on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Lynton Town Hall.

Great Bradley Bridge was officially opened this weekend on Exmoor Day, Saturday 19 October, and Exmoor National Park’s 70th Anniversary.

Exmoor Day this year is an extra special one, as it marks the National Park’s 70th anniversary. How are we celebrating? Find out here...

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded around £1.25 million to fund its ‘Exmoor Pioneers’ Project, supporting both nature and the local community

Good news for anyone wanting to improve health and fitness and travel more sustainably across Exmoor

The popular printed programme for this year’s Exmoor Dark Skies Festival is available from National Park Centres and information centres all over Greater Exmoor

A scheme developed by the RSPB has now been launched in West Somerset, that works with Health And Wellbeing Coaches from West Somerset Primary Care Network and staff from Exmoor National Park, to prescribe connection with nature as a free to access, non-medical part of a patient’s treatment plan.

Exmoor National Park is inviting children to channel their inner Exmoor, in this year’s Dark Skies Festival Competition. The themed competition invites children to write an exciting story inspired by Exmoor’s dark night skies

Great Bradley Bridge is nearing completion and Exmoor National Park Authority invites you to leave your mark on your very own piece of the bridge, in a dedication plaque

This year is the 70th anniversary of Exmoor’s designation as a National Park. The National Park Authority is seeking to ‘do more for nature and more for people’ as it looks to the next 70 years and is inviting people to join a virtual fundraising walk.

Exmoor National Park Authority invites you to join us and immerse yourself in the skies above, for the 2024 Exmoor Dark Skies Festival from 18 October to 3rd November

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) has announced a 50 percent drop in its carbon emissions since a climate emergency was declared in 2019

93 per cent of Exmoor National Park’s public rights of way are reported as ‘open and easy to use’, recent surveys show

As we celebrate our 70th anniversary year, Exmoor National Park Authority is proud to unveil the Exmoor section of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP), the first section to open in the South West.

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) is launching a new series of historic blogs to mark its 70th anniversary.

One of the rarest species of butterfly in the UK has been spotted at a new location in Exmoor National Park. Heath Fritillary butterflies have been seen on Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) land at Ashton Cleave about 8km west of Hawkcombe Woods.

Bet was born and raised on Exmoor. She tragically and unexpectedly passed away on the night of the 21 May 2024. She had been an Information Advisor at our Lynmouth Centre for over 6 years, having previously volunteered with the National Park at the Centre and at numerous public events, helping people to discover more of what makes Exmoor special.

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) has been sowing wildflower seeds and planting plug plants around its carparks and other areas of ENPA owned land across Devon and Somerset, at places like Tarr Steps, Haddon Hill, Ashcombe, and Exford.

Exmoor National Park Centre, Dulverton is celebrating again, having scooped a Silver Award for 'Visitor Information Service of the Year' at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards

Work will get underway on Great Bradley Bridge in Exmoor National Park’s 70th Anniversary year, thanks to ‘CareMoor for Exmoor’ donations.

The High Sheriff of Somerset paid a special visit to key Exmoor National Park Authority sites in its 70th anniversary year, to tour its tree nursery and Public Rights of Way furniture making operation.

The Exmoor National Park Centre at Dulverton has been awarded Gold in the Visitor Information Service of the Year category at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2023/24.

Supporting nature was the most important priority for people who responded to a public survey carried out by Exmoor National Park Authority in 2023.

Exmoor National Park Young Rangers worked hard on an extreme ‘Plastic Free Exmoor’ Beach Clean last weekend at Glenthorne Beach.

A family who made an incredible £25,000 donation to the Caremoor for Exmoor ‘Woods and Trees’ appeal, have planted the first trees of the new ‘Kings Wood’ near Simonsbath.

A team from Exmoor-based business Three Atop and Peter Hoyland from the Exmoor National Park Centre at Dunster, took on the day-long challenge of walking 30 miles on the Exmoor Perambulation.

Exmoor National Park Authority Members have elected Andrea Davis to replace Robin Milton as the new Chairman. Robin, having served the maximum number of consecutive years in the role, has now been elected Deputy Chair.

Public donations are being sought through a new CareMoor for Exmoor appeal to help build a new bridge across the River Barle, securing and improving a popular walking route between the iconic Exmoor landmark Tarr Steps and the village of Withypool.

Join us for our ‘Seed to Sawmill’ event in Exford, on Thursday 17th August.

Exmoor National Park Authority are delighted to welcome delivery of two electric vehicles, for Pinkery Outdoor Learning Centre.

Exmoor National Park Authority are joining thousands of charities and voluntary organisations, to encourage people to make a difference and get involved in volunteering with us.

Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) wants your views on proposed changes for our Haddon Hill and Exford Car Parks.