Exmoor Events Calendar
March 2024
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Amanda Perkins Art
We are delighted to welcome Amanda to our exhibition space. Her unique work is inspired by the buildings and landscape of Exmoor and North Devon. Her prints, as well as cards, will be available to buy.
01598 752509 NPCLynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Tango, Tacos and Tanqueray
Tango Calor return to Porlock, a trio of talented musicians bring the sounds of Havanna to Porlock, with superb singing, and beautiful rhythms, you will tap your feet and hum all the way home. We will be serving Tacos, and samples of Tanqueray Sevilla from 7pm, and the music will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 each including food ( prebooked only ) from wegotttickets.com ( booking fee applies) or cash at Porlock Visitor Centre, and BACS direct with PVH, email for details.
01643863117 graham.haw@btinternet.com
Supper and Stars
Join us for supper with a short walk plus laser guided stargazing at Exford Bridge Tea Rooms which is one of the Dark Sky Hubs for Exmoor National Park. If weather cloudy, we will use a virtual planetarium inside the tearooms and star hop with constellation stories. £40 pp £20 for anyone 16 or under. Booking essential.
07859066400 wildaboutexmoor@yahoo.com
Exmoor Villages & Churches Break
The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park, hosts a 4 night break on a Dinner Bed and Breakfast basis, with lunches on 2 days, to visit lovely Exmoor villages and the wonderful churches of West Somerset and Exmoor. You will be taken out each day in our hotel transport to visit the various locations.
01643821425 hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Ralegh's Cross Short Walk
Iron mined in the Brendons in the 19th century was transported to Watchet on a well engineered railway. This is a three hour walk from Ralegh's Cross Inn, exploring old Brendon Village, the iron mines, the Winding house and the remains of the mineral railway still visible in the Brendon Hills. It includes part of the Incline: steep, spectacular, but optional. Booking essential.
01984 634177 drwthw@gmail.com
The Women of Hoar Oak Cottage
A fascinating insight into the women that lived and worked at this isolated farmhouse from Elizabeth Vellacott in 1810 right through to Gertie Antell in the 1960’s. What was it like living without the benefits of running water, electricity or gas, plumbing or telephone or a road that could be used by a motorised vehicle.
01598 752509 NPCLynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Stargazing and Farmhouse Supper @ Holworthy Farm
Experience the true darkness of the Dark Sky Reserve in this stargazing event along with farmhouse supper and warm hospitality of Holworthy Farm. B&B also available.
01398 371244 holworthyfarm@aol.com
Literary Walk in the Doone Valley
Follow in the footsteps of RD Blackmore as we recount some of the wonderful landscapes as pictured in the writings of Lorna Doone, in a guided walk. Places can be reserved by clicking the link.
07859066400 wildaboutexmoor@yahoo.com
Timberscombe Cricket Club Talk
Bruce Lang will give a talk based on over 50 years of playing village cricket in Timberscombe and Wootton Courtenay which will be of interest to past, present and potential players!
The meeting will start at 7pm on Monday 18th March 2024 and last until 8pm.
The church offers a hearing loop, ramp entry, a partially accessible toilet and light refreshments.
Members are due to pay their annual membership at this meeting £10, and £1 per meeting. Visitors £4.
Enquiries marion@j-mail.org 01643 841500
Full Moon on Exmoor break
The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park, Europe’s first designated Dark Skies Reserve, is hosting Full Moon on Exmoor break. The break is for 2 nights on a Dinner Bed and Breakfast basis and you will be taken out in the hotel transport to a location on Exmoor to view the full moon and experience the night time atmosphere and sounds of Exmoor.
01643821425 hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory, North Molton
Using the purpose built observatory telescopes under expert astronomer guidance. This event also has the option of a pub meal as well as an overnight/weekend stay in one of the beautifully appointed observatory lodges.
01598 740338 contact@thepoltimoreinnnorthmolton.co.uk
Dunster Village Community Clean
Join Plastic Free Exmoor for a village litter pick and spring clean. Meet at the Exmoor National Park Centre in Dunster. Litter pickers and bags provided. Email plasticfreeexmoor@gmail.com for further details and to sign up for the event. This community clean is part of Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean and is also a Surfers Against Sewage's Million Mile Clean event.
plasticfreeexmoor@gmail.com
Pastels for Beginners with Beryl Perriam
New for 2024, Beryl shares her significant experience as a freelance professional artist with us each month. She begins with an insight into the wonderful world of pastels. Bring your own pastels, if you have them, paper will be supplied.
Booking essential on 01598 752509
£25 per person or book 3 months for £65.
The Dulverton Antiques Valuation Day
After the success of the Dulverton Antiques Valuations Day in 2023, Visit Dulverton and Adam Partridge Auctioneers again invite you to bring along your antiques, fine art, jewellery and more to this friendly valuation event in Dulverton Town Hall with refreshments and a fun 'guess the antique item' competition!
£5 for three items to value.
07785 901017 hello@visitdulverton.com
Childrens Crafting
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)
01598 752509 NPCLynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Pop-up Lynmouth Flood talks
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
Dulverton Easter Craft Fair
26 local artisan traders await, each offering unique products, crafted themselves to an excellent standard. Expect to find real ales, chocolate, dog apparel, soaps, fudge, cocktails, a variety of different art styles, cider, jewellery, flowers, cake, and much more besides.
Free entry, all welcome, dog friendly, wheelchair accessible venue. Tea/coffee/soft drinks available.