Exmoor Events Calendar
22nd May 2026
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Bees and Blossoms Spotter Trail, Dunster Castle
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!
Dunster Castle & Gardens Self-Guided Tree Trail
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
Guided Walking in Nature Break, Yarn Market Hotel
The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park, has a 3 night residential break on a Dinner Bed and Breakfast basis, with packed lunches on Wednesday and Thursday with guided walks, in conjunction with the Exmoor National Park Nature Festival 2026. An Experienced guide and transportation for walks included.
All walks will be at a casual pace, allowing time to enjoy the views and experience nature.
Tuesday: Arrival—Local walk of 4 or 5 miles
Wednesday : Day walk—Coastal circular—10 miles maximum
Thursday : Day walk—Moorland circular—10 miles maximum
Friday: Morning walk of up to 5 miles before departing hotel.
The cost is £330.00 per person inclusive (no single supplements).
Introduction to Tree Nursery and Volunteering: Exford Tree Nursery
Join the Exmoor National Park Volunteer team to learn what goes on at their Tree Nursery in Exford and how you could get involved. Booking not required - Drop in anytime. Please email getinvolved@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk to find out more.
01598 752509 getinvolved@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
When the Swifts Return
An informal and fascinating talk about swifts with James from the Exmoor National History Society. Learn more about these incredible migratory birds, their annual return to Exmoor, and how we can help protect them. Free to attend, with donations welcome to the ENHS. Booking essential as spaces are limited.
Please contact Allerford Tea Gardens to book your place 01643401019
01643 401019 hello@allerfordtearoom.co.uk
** EVENT FULL ** Dusk Bat Walk: Webbers Post
** EVENT FULL ** Join Exmoor Ranger Nathan for a walk at dusk on Dunkery Beacon. Meeting just before dark we will walk a circular route listening for bats with bat detectors, looking out for glow worms along the route and listening out for the churring calls of Night Jars.
Please bring appropriate footwear and a head torch. Reasonable level of fitness required. Walk will be on uneven and sometimes steep paths. £5pp booking essential. Sorry no dogs!
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01598 752509 npclynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk