Exmoor Nature Festival Begins
The Exmoor Nature Festival begins this Saturday with over 50 events themed on wildlife and wellbeing!
This two-week celebration (supported by Visit Exmoor) offers a fantastic lineup of events that showcases the unique wildlife and habitats of Exmoor. The Exmoor Nature Festival runs from Saturday 17 May until Sunday 1 June 2025.
From outdoor yoga to farm walks there's something for everyone.
Here are just some of the activities in store:
Pop Up Wildlife Day: Tarr Steps Sunday 18 May 11am - 3pm
Nature and wildlife activities day for all the family to enjoy.
No need to book – free event, donations to CareMoor
The Exmoor Fungus Group Sunday 18 May 1pm - 3pm Free event
Join us at Root Project for a talk on fungi, including what to look out for this year, identification tips, and the launch of the new Exmoor Fungus Group.
Dawn Chorus Bird Walk
Tuesday 20 May 5am – 7:30am Ashcombe Car Park, Simonsbath, TA24 7SH
Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature! £5pp all money going to CareMoor for Exmoor
Children’s Nature Art Sessions, Dunster National Park Centre, TA24 6SE
Monday 26 May 10:30am - 3:30pm
Join Sophie Tyler from Exmoor National Park for a 2 hour nature themed art session for children. Booking essential and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Choose between 10.30-12.30 or 13.30 -15.30 sessions. £4 per person all money going to CareMoor for Exmoor. Age 8+
Coastal Wildlife Day Lynmouth Seafront and National Park Centre
Monday 26 May 11am - 3pm
Join us at Lynmouth for a special activity day celebrating the coastal wildlife of Exmoor, in the morning we will be exploring the rockpools of Lynmouth and in the afternoon we’ll be exploring the skies – learning more about the White-tailed Sea Eagle with international raptor expert Zoe Smith. Children’s craft activities will be available in the National Park Centre. Free event, donations to CareMoor appreciated.
Big Family Nature Day Thurs 29 May 11am - 3pm Haddon Hill Car Park
A bumper fun-packed nature activity day for all the family Free event, donations to CareMoor appreciated.
Including Den Building with the Rangers, meet an Exmoor Pony, Wild Wellies Forest School and lots more!
Festival Organiser, Julie Colman, Rural Enterprise Co-Ordinator at Exmoor National Park said:
“We’re really excited to launch our amazing programme of events. National Parks were created to help support the Nations’ health and wellbeing and this is a real opportunity for everyone to connect with nature. Not only are people learning about Exmoor flora and fauna but hopefully being inspired to help us look after this very special landscape.”
You can pick up a free printed programme from our National Park Centres in Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth (Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm) and at various other outlets across the Greater Exmoor area.
Find more info and an e-version of the programme of the festival events at: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/exmoor-nature-festival.
Please contact the Rural Enterprise team for any further info at ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk.