From Watercolours, acrylics and, her favourite medium Oils, Ann captures the atmosphere of the day with her artworks. Preferring to paint 'en plein air’ Ann admits there is no better way to capture the scene than being there in person. Her art shows this with atmosphere and light, saying even on an overcast day there can be contrasts.

Ann can often be seen setting up her easel at various locations around Exmoor National Park. Exmoor itself offers so many different challenges with landscapes, seascapes and wildlife.

Parracombe is hosting its first arts and literary festival, including workshops, walks, talks, theatre, music and film, all taking place between the two bank holidays in May. Highlights include Daily Telegraph writer Eleanor Steafel talking about her ABC of cookery, author Luke Aylen is part of our writer's workshop, unpacking the three big components for fiction writing: setting, characters, and plot-types while Annie Garthwaite discusses her novel 'Cecily', focussing on one of England's greatest medieval women. There's plenty more on the schedule, too. Don't miss it. Tickets range from £15 to free

Simonsbath Festival is a non profit making community festival which celebrates all things Exmoor in the six weeks between May Day and Midsummer. In the spirit of diversity the festival offers a variety of events and activities including talks, classical, folk and jazz music. The festival also collaborates with partners The Exmoor Society and the Exmoor Running and Walking Festival whose events showcase properties and locations on Exmoor that are not easily viewed from public roads. You can find more details of these collaborative activities in the events section of this website. They give an unrivaled insight into Exmoor countryside, its heritage, life and people.

Come and join us at Nettlecombe Court for the Exmoor Festival of Nature on Saturday the 25th of May 2024 to celebrate Exmoor’s wonderful world of wildlife! One ENORMOUS outdoor day of free nature activities, stalls and screenings, food and drink, and special guest talks.

There will be something for everyone with a host of exciting national and local organisations on site to inspire visitors with the marvels of the natural world. No booking required - just turn up!

Exhibitors include - Butterfly Conservation Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust, Exmoor National Park, Exmoor Natural History Society, Exmoor Rivers and Streams, Geckoella, Roots and Feathers, Sea Watch Foundation, Somerset Rare Plants Group, Somerset Wildlife Trust, The National Trust, Watchet Hedgehogs, Wivey Grows and the Woodland Play Centre. (More to be announced soon).

As well as hands on and interactive activities from our exhibitors there will also be a jam-packed line up of interesting talks happening throughout the day, workshops to take part in and fantastic music and entertainment from artists, musicians, and performers to enjoy.

The Exmoor Festival of Nature is organised by the Exmoor Society, for more information visit www.exmoorsociety.com or check out the festivals facebook page for regular updates.

Bookmarks, greeting card making, and colouring activities with lots of pencils, crayons, felt tips and stickers to keep your little ones amused during the Easter holidays. (Donations requested)

Visit Dulverton’s Farmers Market on the last Saturday of the month – April to September – from 10am to 2.30pm in the Lion Stables Car Park in the heart of the town.

Showcasing the best produce and crafts from Exmoor, Devon and Somerset – including home-reared meat, local cheese, Exmoor-brewed ales, delicious jams and chutneys, and even Dulverton-distilled spirits!  You’ll find local craftspeople here too, selling belts, bags, baskets, books, photographs and more. Refreshments and live entertainment too. Treat yourself to a great day out and discover Dulverton Farmers Market!

For more information visit the Farmers Market page of the Visit Dulverton website.

A 10-minute illustrated talk on the Lynmouth Flood Disaster followed by 10 minutes of historical film from the time.
A chance to learn what happened and how it changed the village. No need to book. (Donations requested). Not Mondays

In marquees on the beautiful Exmoor Lawns in the heart of the town, beside the River Barle.

Enjoy classical music, the big band sound, swing, jazz and a shanty band; sing along to tunes from the pop divas, country & western; and choose from a great mixture of refreshment stalls too.

There’ll even be a chill out tent where you can play your own folk music with friends.

Dunster Festival returns for 2024 with a feast of chamber and choral music across the last weekend in May in St George's Church and Dunster's historic Tithe Barn.

Artists include internationally-renowned vocal ensemble The Marian Consort; BBC Radio 3 award-winning percussionist Delia Stevens; and three-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year nominee, Will Pound. Three days of events and performances of classical, folk and contemporary music, including a free family performance at East Quay in Watchet, late-night candlelit concert, and choral workshop for local singers.

“World-class chamber music in the medieval village of Dunster” The Observer

More information and tickets available from the Dunster Festival website.