Can you spot the knitted bees and colourful blossoms hiding in the nooks and crannies of Dunster Castle?

Step through ancient doorways, peer around cosy fireplaces and look high and low as you follow the trail through the castle’s historic rooms. Each hidden creation brings a burst of colour and a reminder of the busy world of nature just beyond the castle walls. This indoor trail invites families to explore together, spark curiosity and discover how bees and blossoms play their part in the changing seasons.

Daily from 16-22nd May, 2026
Normal admission applies for non‑members
No booking required-simply come along and join the adventure!

01643821314 dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

This self‑led trail is designed to guide you around some of the rare, unusual, and historically significant trees that help make Dunster Castle & Gardens such a special place. Pick up your free trail map from the Visitor Reception building, then set off at your own pace. Perfect for families, nature‑lovers, and curious wanderers alike, this gentle trail invites you to slow down, look up, and see Dunster Castle from a fresh perspective. Normal admission applies to non-members.

01643821314 dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Join the walking team at the Lorna Doone Valley on a two-hour guided walk around the Doone Valley and surrounding Exmoor Landscape. Each walk will take in amazing views of the vast and diverse landscape of the Doone Valley and Exmoor. Along the way you may be lucky enough to spot Exmoor ponies, deer and a variety of different birds. Along with fantastic wildlife the valley is home to array of different wildflower and ancient trees. We will return to The Buttery café in time for lunch.

northdevon@nationaltrust.org.uk

Celebrate the Exmoor Nature Festival with us at Calvert Devon for a welcoming wildlife and orienteering walk around beautiful Wistlandpound Reservoir.

Discover local habitats, spot seasonal wildlife and learn simple navigation skills as we explore the reservoir together. This relaxed, guided session is perfect for curious minds of all ages — whether you’re new to orienteering or simply love being outdoors.

After the walk, join us in our Wild Activity Garden for an engaging nature talk, where we’ll share insights about Exmoor’s landscape and the species that call it home.

The event is fully accessible, with step-free routes and inclusive facilities, so everyone can enjoy time in nature together.

£11 per adult
£6 per child

Fresh air, fascinating wildlife and adventure without limits — come and explore with us.

01598 763 221 hello@calvertdevon.org.uk

A nine mile walk visiting Withypool Hill, Tudball’s Splats, Worth, Parsonage Farm, Tarr Steps, and then returning using the Two Moors Way beside the River Barle. A walk full of contrasts, with an ascent which will provide extensive views of Exmoor, followed by a beautiful riverside walk through sections of lovely woodlands.

John.owl@btopenworld.com

Join the Exmoor National Park Team for a free, pop up nature and wildlife activities day. Fun for all the family. No need to book. Donations to CareMoor.

01598 752509 npclynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Join ecologist and author Flemming Ulf-Hansen as he shares his wealth of knowledge about Exmoor and its position as one of the three moorlands in southern England, its peatlands and coastal habitats. Special too are some of the largest ancient oakwoods (our own temperate rainforests) in southern Britain and he will champion the relatively unappreciated coastal woods and wildlife. Exmoor’s special habitats and species are celebrated in a new book which was published by HarperCollins in April 2025 and will be available to buy after the talk.

Light refreshments included. £5pp booking essential. Book via link or call Exmoor National Park Centre in Lynmouth on 01598 752 509.

01598 752509 npclynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Join us at Quince Honey Farm on Saturday 16th May for an evening of nature and music!

We welcome you to explore with us the Nectar Gardens, our haven for pollinators, the Meadow Trail with its array of wonderful art sculptures, and our lovely Kitchen Garden too. Then enjoy a Ploughmans supper in our Nectary Restaurant, with live music by the wonderful ‘Piano Bike Girl’ Chloe Marie Aston.  

Doors open at 5:30pm, the Nature Walk starts at 6pm, and then a Ploughman's Supper is served at 7pm with music by 'The Piano Girl' Chloe-Marie Aston.

£17.50 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance on our website, in our shop or by telephone. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.

01769 572401 hello@quincehoneyfarm.co.uk