Wimbleball Lake is the perfect place to visit this summer! Enjoy an unforgettable family adventure, jam-packed with new experiences.
We have an action-packed activity programme suitable for all ages and abilities. Activities include paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, high ropes and eFoiling.
Or go the whole hog and sign up for children's Multi-Activity Week to enjoy a whole range of different activities!
We are also running a variety of two-day RYA sailing courses for children and adults.
Hire watersports equipment, launch your own kit or learn something new by taking part in a bespoke instructor-led session.
Wimbleball is also a place where you can relax and observe the resident wildlife, somewhere to stretch your legs and embrace a moment of calm or a scenic retreat where you can enjoy a well-deserved café treat.
A friendly community event, show-casing the talented growers, producers and creativity in Dunster and surrounding areas. Come and admire the skill and enthusiasm of exhibitors and see the prize winning entries. Refreshments available; admission £1. To enter, or for further information, please email dunsterhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com.
A one hour stroll to look at Langham engine house, then a 2 hour walk down the steep miners' track to see Bearland Flue and other features connected with iron mining in the Brendons. We may visit Burrow Farm engine house or Kennisham Hill. Boots and rainwear needed. Dogs on leads only with permission. www.westsomersetmineralrailway.org.uk, www.wsmr.org.uk, for information only. Book through The Exmoor Society, or Phil Gannon 01984 640892, with a similar donation.
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.
The rockpooling 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 a guided walk leader on a 2 hr walk and discover the many ways in which water has shaped life in this coastal community.From rivers to the sea, discover how water has shaped life in this picturesque coastal community, from its roots as a small fishing village, to the growth of tourism and the impact of nature.A 2 hour walk on fairly even ground. Starts at Lynmouth National Park Centre.Dogs on short leads allowed.Booking advisable.Free event with - donation welcome to our CareMoor for Exmoor scheme supporting heritage, nature and access projects on Exmoor. For more information: Lynmouth National Park Centre Tel: 01598 752509
A 2h-2.5hr/4 mile guided walk, exploring the hills and landscape that surround the historical village of Dunster.
Join a guided walk leader and explore the picturesque landscape around Dunster.
A 2- 2.5hr/4 mile guided walk, taking in the historical sites of Dunster village and the breathtaking views above the village from the ancient hillforts of Grabbist Hill and Bat’s Castle.
Accessibility: The walk route includes some steep inclines, over uneven ground. A moderate level of fitness is required.
Please ensure you wear suitable outdoor clothing and walking boots.
Dogs on short leads allowed.
Booking recommended. Walk starts at the National Park Centre Dunster.
Free event - donations welcome (for the CareMoor for Exmoor scheme supporting heritage, nature and access projects on Exmoor).
The annual Brompton Regis Show & Gymkhana dates back many years. On Saturday 14 August 1954, the first Summer Fete was held. The following year, it was decided to organise a pony gymkhana on the same day and it became known as the Brompton Regis Gymkhana and Summer Fete. The show still retains a traditional mix of uniquely British activities: showjumping and competitions for horses and ponies; dog show and scurry; tea and cake, BBQ and other refreshments; competitions for home baking and homegrown fruit and vegetables; tombola, raffle and much, much more.
The show attracts a huge number of visitors each year, both local and from across the world.
As well as a fantastic day out for all the family, the show is the main fund-raising event for the community, with about £8,000 being made each year. The funds are distributed by the Show Committee to support a variety of local charitable activities and help develop community amenities.
In addition to income from the gate and money raised by the stalls, local businesses and individuals, keen to support such a worthy cause, provide generous sponsorship.
...and seashore activities in the Lynmouth National Park Centre.
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. Meet at Lynmouth seafront for rockpooling from 11am to 1pm. Seashore activities will take place in the Lynmouth National Park Centre from 12pm to 2:30pm.
The rockpooling 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.
These weekends are dedicated to those who love horses and life in the stables.
If you or someone in your family is horsey-mad, take this opportunity to spend two whole days with the equestrian team for riding lessons, hacks, animal care, and lots of fun.
Young girl horseback riding outside stables, led by a woman.
With guidance from the fantastic instructors and volunteers, you’ll get to enjoy:
Riding tuition, which could involve a hack to Wistlandpound Reservoir depending on the weather
Horse-based games and riding challenges to increase confidence
Grooming
Tacking up
Feeding
Other general duties that showcase life in the stables to the fullest
Join our walk leader Brian Scott for a historic walk around Luxborough using notes by EF Williams.
100 years of farming in Luxborough. The Scott family probably came to Luxborough from North Devon in the 16th century, and members of the family worked as shepherds for the Knights. The family ended up at Butcher’s Farm in the 1920s when Chargot Estate was sold. A walk through a remote Exmoor village with stories of mining, timber – and bombs!
– Dogs welcome on a lead
Event requires booking, please see our website for details.
A 2hr guided walk around a village steeped in history, starting from the National Park Centre Dunster. Accessibility: The walk route includes some gentle inclines around the village lanes and passes over some uneven ground towards the end of the route. The route can be adapted - if you have a particular mobility requirement please contact Dunster National Park Centre prior to booking for further information - tel: 01643 821835. Please ensure you bring suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear. Dogs on short leads allowed. Booking recommended.
These are the provisional dates for an exhibition of photographs, models and interesting items found along the Mineral Line. Abbey entrance charges apply. Contact Cleeve Abbey or Phil Gannon 01984 640892
...and seashore activities in the Lynmouth National Park Centre.
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. Meet at Lynmouth seafront for rockpooling from 11am to 1pm. Seashore activities will take place in the Lynmouth National Park Centre from 12pm to 2:30pm.
The rockpooling 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.
These are the provisional dates for an exhibition of photographs, models and interesting items found along the Mineral Line. Abbey entrance charges apply. Contact Cleeve Abbey or Phil Gannon 01984 640892
The Minehead Bay Festival is a vibrant celebration of art, culture and live music held on the West Somerset coast. Since 2022, it has brought residents and visitors together for a full day of creative, family-friendly activities along Minehead’s seafront. Produced by the Minehead and Coast Development Trust and shaped by the people of Minehead, the festival showcases everything from trial bike stunts and skateboarding lessons to dance performances, circus acts, wellbeing workshops, live painting, and two music stages. Nature-based activities led by local wildlife organisations, along with a large variety of food and drink stalls, add to the atmosphere. Thousands attend each year to enjoy the energy, creativity and strong community spirit that define this highlight of Minehead’s cultural calendar.
Church Fete held in the grounds in front of Nettlecombe Court and in the Church the usual stalls including Bric a Brac, Plants, rag Rail, Homemade Cakes and Jams, a huge raffle, Tombola, Live music, Malcolm the Magician and games for the children, Cream Teas and Cakes.
