A 4 mile circular walk (c. 2½ hours) through the ages, from the outskirts of Dunster village up to Bat’s Castle with amazing views of moorland, coast and woodland.
First Wednesday of the month: April - October 2025. 11am start from Dunster National Park Centre, TA24 6SE
Booking advisable: click on the booking link or call Dunster National Park Centre on 01643 821835. Free event (donations welcome to CareMoor) Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Some steep inclines. A moderate level of fitness required
The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park, hosts a 3 night break on a dinner bed and breakfast basis, with entertainment each evening after dinner, a different band will play each night, The Riviera Ramblers, The Vintage Jazz Trio and Debs, Megs & The Gang.
Our jazz breaks are a well established feature with Yarn Market Hotel guests and jazz aficionados from all over the UK and beyond.
Ten gardens will be opening in this lovely village in the heart of Exmoor.
From quintessential cottage gardens with roses around the door to wild and natural spaces, small and large, manicured and untamed – there is a wonderful selection of gardens to explore.
A map and further information will be available at the village hall along with a plant sale, homemade light refreshments (including a ploughman’s lunch) and a warm welcome.
Saturday 5 July
venue address
Winsford Village Hall, Exford Road, Winsford, Somerset TA24 7JG
Join a guided walk around Lynmouth to hear all about how this event unfolded and how it changed the village and the lives of those who lived there. A 2 hour on fairly even ground. Starts at Lynmouth National Park Centre. Booking advisable.2nd Tues of the month - 8 Apr; 13 May; 10 June; 8 July; 12 Aug, 9 Sept; 14 Oct.
A beginners introductory class to using acrylic paints on canvas boards. A guided step by step class with demonstrations to help you create a wonderful summer meadow painting to take home. Tuition & support by Artist Leigh, from Roots & Feathers. Beginners level but all levels are welcome. All materials & refreshments included.
Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque streetscape and surroundings of Dunster village. A 2 hour guided walk around a village steeped in history.
Fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month April - October
11am start from Dunster National Park Centre TA24 6SE Booking advisable. Free event with - donations welcome to our CareMoor for Exmoor scheme supporting heritage, nature and access projects on Exmoor. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more info ask at our Dunster National Park Centre, 01643 821835.
Come and meet one of our engineers, hear about how the Cliff Railway works, find out when, how and why it was built. We start with a talk and film show and then move on to a tour of the bottom station, to see how it works in real time. Loads of opportunities to ask questions. Price includes a free souvenir guide and return travel on the Cliff Railway. £15 per person. Booking essential 01598 753486
The Dulverton Artisan Food, Drink & Crafts Festival is back by popular demand for 2025. This lovely summer event celebrates the many artisan producers located across Exmoor, the Quantocks and Devon and is held on the Exmoor Lawns, Dulverton alongside the River Barle. You’ll discover over 30 stalls from local producers – a selection of gifts, clothing, homeware, leather goods and of course home-produced meat, beer, spirits, chutneys, preserves, dog treats… to name just a few!
Traditional village fete with craft stalls and country crafts on show, the West Somerset Morris Dancers will also be in attendance. Stalls of books, plants, raffle and produce etc. Art Exhibition and display by the village organisations on their projects during the year, the village heritage centre will be open featuring historical aspects and finds of the parish. Refreshments of afternoon tea, beef burgers and bacon rolls, Pimms tent will also be available . Entry of £1 for adults children free
Keen gardeners will be showing off their green-fingered talents as they take part in the annual Porlock Open Gardens Weekend.
This year’s event, which takes place on Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th July 2025 from 2-6pm, will give visitors the chance to explore gardens of all styles and sizes in Porlock. Refreshments will be provided at John Barnes Court and there may be plants for sale in some gardens.
There are many gardens open, all offering a chance for you to visit gardens which would not normally be open to the public.
There is a wonderful variety of gardens including large wild gardens and gardens featuring unusual trees and shrubs. You can also view terraced gardens, gardens with ponds, gardens with water features and gardens with stunning views over the sea and moorland.
Please do come along and see the gardens but also take time to visit the many unique shops, pubs and tearooms in Porlock.
Proceeds from the event will go towards the running of Porlock Information Centre.
Weekend tickets cost £8.00 per person – sorry but no dogs are permitted - and are available from Porlock Information Centre and Porlock Home and Hardware.
Keen gardeners will be showing off their green-fingered talents as they take part in the annual Porlock Open Gardens Weekend.
This year’s event, which takes place on Saturday 12th July and Sunday 13th July 2025 from 2-6pm, will give visitors the chance to explore gardens of all styles and sizes in Porlock. Refreshments will be provided at John Barnes Court and there may be plants for sale in some gardens.
There are many gardens open, all offering a chance for you to visit gardens which would not normally be open to the public.
There is a wonderful variety of gardens including large wild gardens and gardens featuring unusual trees and shrubs. You can also view terraced gardens, gardens with ponds, gardens with water features and gardens with stunning views over the sea and moorland.
Please do come along and see the gardens but also take time to visit the many unique shops, pubs and tearooms in Porlock.
Proceeds from the event will go towards the running of Porlock Information Centre.
Weekend tickets cost £8.00 per person – sorry but no dogs are permitted - and are available from Porlock Information Centre and Porlock Home and Hardware.
Join Walk Leader Phil Gannon from the West Somerset Mineral Line Association and follow the route of the West Somerset Mineral Railway and see the sites along the way, with a guide, a minibus and a little gentle walking.
Phil is a retired Chartered Building Surveyor working in West Somerset for 32 years. He is a former member of the Exmoor Mines Research Group and has helped the ENPA on project and conservation work.
The Mineral Line was built in the 19th Century to carry iron ore mined in the Brendons to Watchet for transport to South Wales.
The bus route will go from Goosemoor, then to Chargot, Burrow Farm, Brendon Hill, Roadwater, Washford, Watchet. Walking at Chargot, Burrow, short visit at incline, Roadwater, walking at Watchet. 2 stiles possible at Burrow Farm Site.
Potential collection at Rest & Be Thankful Pub, Wheddon Cross at 10am (to be confirmed)
Require a minimum of 10 people to make this viable. Cost includes £12 per person for the mini bus.
– Children welcome
– Wheelchair access – some sites can be seen without walking
– Short break only for refreshments, please bring a packed lunch
An easy paced stroll to discover the wildlife of the wonderful habitats and landscapes around Porlock Weir. Starting at 2pm from the Exmoor Natural History Centre adjoining the car park. Every 3rd Thursday from May to September.
Come along to our next evening talk with Dave Webb who joins us from the charity UK Wild Otters Trust. Dave will take you on a journey to better understand the Eurasian otter, which has been in the UK for millions of years and is now a protected species by law. The talk will cover otter ecology, behaviour, local otters, threats and rehabilitation.
Dave Webb founded UK Wild Otter Trust in 1998 and it became a UK registered charity in 2016. Their core activity is rescuing orphaned and injured Eurasian otters and rehabilitating and releasing them back into the wild. Dave has been a wildlife enthusiast for close to 50 years and runs all aspects of the Otter Rehabilitation Centre in north Devon, which is the biggest in the world. He is a conservationist and advises all over the world on otters and otter cub rehabilitation.
For more information, please visit the Wild Otters website here: https://ukwildottertrust.org/
Date: Thursday 17th July 2025
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm – doors open at 6:30pm
Price: £5 per person – booking in advance recommended, but tickets can be purchased on the door.
Dinosaurs have taken over Woody Bay Station! Ruby the Megalosaurus and her baby dino friends will be exploring the station throughout the day! Take part in our kids trail, explore the woodland and see what dinosaur tracks you can find! See the Lynton & Barnstaple website for further information and dinosaur roaming meet & greet times!
Join us in a creative hands-on workshop where you will create your own unique floral artwork and natural botanical prints!
Learn how to preserve the vibrant colours of leaves and flowers by using the ‘pound and print’ technique to release their natural dyes onto fabric, paper or card. Forage our Nectar Gardens to pick some beautiful flowers and leaves, or bring your own with you if you prefer. What flowers you choose and what you design is up to you! Take your print home with you and choose what you’d like to use it for, perhaps a bookmark, your own bespoke gift card, or even frame it and hang it on a wall to decorate your home. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to try these techniques at home and continue your floral artwork journey!
Dinosaurs have taken over Woody Bay Station! Ruby the Megalosaurus and her baby dino friends will be exploring the station throughout the day! Take part in our kids trail, explore the woodland and see what dinosaur tracks you can find! See the Lynton & Barnstaple website for further information and dinosaur roaming meet & greet times!
Join Walk Leaders Gill and Alistair on a guided walk along the ancient sites and paths of Luccombe.
Gill and Alistair live in Porlock and are both volunteer stone wall restorers for the National Trust. They are also part of the team that established the Porlock Pilgrim’s Trail, a trail that links all nine churches and chapels in the benefice, including Luccombe.
We start with a visit to Luccombe church where the church warden will tell us a little about its history. We will then walk to ruined St. Andrew’s Chapel before climbing Horner Hill to Webber’s Post where there will be time for a snack lunch.
The return will be down a beautiful old green lane, with a small detour to look at the restoration work being carried out on a dry stone wall in Wychanger Combe.
The annual scarecrow service starts at 3pm, which you are welcome to join.
– Children welcome
– Dogs welcome on a lead
– Bring your own snack lunch and drink if you wish.
All abilities and experience are catered for. Materials supplied, learn in a fun atmosphere with friendly tutor Chris Howe £23 per person for each two-hour session. Booking essential. Please contact Chris Howe for more information and to book:
A beginners introductory class to using acrylic paints on canvas boards. A guided step by step class with demonstrations to help you create a wonderful summer meadow painting to take home. Tuition & support by Artist Leigh, from Roots & Feathers. Beginners level but all levels are welcome. All materials & refreshments included.
Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque streetscape and surroundings of Dunster village. A 2 hour guided walk around a village steeped in history.
Fortnightly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month April - October
11am start from Dunster National Park Centre TA24 6SE Booking advisable. Free event with - donations welcome to our CareMoor for Exmoor scheme supporting heritage, nature and access projects on Exmoor. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. For more info ask at our Dunster National Park Centre, 01643 821835.
A traditional farmers market where you will discover a whole host of artisans and producers from across Exmoor, Devon and Somerset, as well as hot and cold refreshments and live music! An unmissable monthly summer event.
Booking Essential. Come and celebrate our 25th year with a family friendly afternoon meeting Exmoor ponies, minibeast safari and cream teas. Adults £10, Child £7 per person with a cream tea or just Adults £6, Child £4 without.
Join Exmoor National Park Rangers in the rockpools of Lynmouth. Together we will search for chitons, crabs, sea anemones and find out more about the amazing wildlife that lives on the seashore.
This site is very exposed so please dress for the weather. Water shoes or wellies encouraged. Nets, buckets and knowledge provided.
Attendance is free but if you would like to donate to CareMoor you can do so at Lynmouth National Park Centre opposite.
Join Exmoor National Park Rangers in the rockpools of Lynmouth. Together we will search for chitons, crabs, sea anemones and find out more about the amazing wildlife that lives on the seashore.
This site is very exposed so please dress for the weather. Water shoes or wellies encouraged. Nets, buckets and knowledge provided.
Attendance is free but if you would like to donate to CareMoor you can do so at Lynmouth National Park Centre opposite.
Visit sites of historical interest and explore hidden parts of the village’s past. A 2-hour guided walk around the village.
Meet outside Porlock Village Hall TA24 8QD at 10am for a 10:15am start For more info and to book: Porlock Information Centre Tel: 01643 863150 Free event - with donations welcome to CareMoor for Exmoor and Porlock Information Centre
