Come enjoy a Bogtastic Celebration of our Peatlands!
A hands-on workshop helping everyone learn more about our boggy peatlands as special nature- and history-rich places.
Exmoor National Park is excited to be part of Peat-Fest South-West, a regional celebration of peatlands. Led by Art and Energy Collective and RE-PEAT, Peat-Fest South-West is a celebration of the power of peatlands and an exploration of their heritage and nature, with events in Somerset and Dorset, Dartmoor and Exmoor down to Cornwall.
Join us on Saturday 4 October at Simonsbath for the Exmoor Peat-Fest Bogtastic Workshop. In the morning you’ll have the opportunity to hear a talk about Exmoor’s peatlands through history and join a guided tour of restored peatland. In the afternoon, drop in for a wide range of interactive technology and creative activities (including family-friendly crafts) to explore the history, nature, and future of our peatlands.
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Peatlands are a fascinating but little-known habitat. The high, damp, peat-covered tops of Exmoor’s moorlands are special places. Not only do these they provide a habitat for many plants and animals but by storing water like a giant sponge, they can help reduce the risk of flooding downstream. They play a vital role in the context of climate change through storing carbon. Peatlands are also living archives, preserving traces of human activity from prehistoric times to the present day. Every layer tells a story of how people have shaped this extraordinary landscape.
Whether you're a nature enthusiast, history buff, or simply looking for a fun and meaningful family day out, Exmoor's Bogtastic Workshop offers something for everyone. Come celebrate the wild heart of Exmoor and uncover the hidden wonders beneath your feet.
Event information
Saturday 4 October 2025
10.30am – 3pm:
Talks and guided walks in the morning, with afternoon creative and family-friendly activities.
Free admission. Drinks, biscuits and cakes provided but please bring a packed lunch if staying for the full event.
White Rocks Cottage, Simonsbath , TA24 7SH (next to Ashcombe Car Park)
Part of Peat-Fest South-West. Find out more here www.artandenergy.org/peatfestsouthwest