Exmoor Events Calendar

27th October 2024

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Childrens Crafting

Children's crafting table

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

Contact phone 01598 752509 Contact email NPCLynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Doone Valley Free Constellation Trail

stars over wimbleball

Complete a free star-based themed trail around the Lorna Doone site with a number of activities and games to enjoy. Collect your trail sheet from the Buttery Tea Rooms and complete the activities. Tea Rooms will be open for refreshments. No need to book.

Exhibition by the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

Exhibition

Steam trains through rolling countryside, with views out to wild moorland and the rugged coastline. Originally opened in 1898, and closed in 1935; Now a short section of the line has been restored, and what you can see today at Woody Bay is just the beginning of ambitions to rebuild the line further. Discover more of the history and story of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway in this exhibition.

Contact phone 01598 752509 Contact email NPCLynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Pop-up Lynmouth Flood talks

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

Contact phone 01598 752509 Contact email NPCLynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Wild Mushroom Forage and Feast with Joe Szocs

Photo of people looking up at a starry sky

It’s a beautiful time of the year to be out foraging for seasonal flavours and wild mushroom hunting. Come and explore the valley of Oare with our experienced guide and fungi expert, Joe Szocs. Learn how to find, identify and forage mushrooms sustainably, before enjoying a freshly prepared lunch with some wild gathered ingredients. **** Sorry, this event has now sold out ****

Space-themed Craft Session for Children

Milky way over Dunkery

A free drop-in arts and crafts session all themed around the starry skies and moon. Materials provided but donations to CareMoor welcome. No need to book.

Family Astro Party with Exmoor National Park and Space Detectives

Presentation and space-themed workshop with fun experiments and activities led by astronomer Jo Richardson from Space Detectives and National Park staff. Pause for your picnic tea before a Ranger guided night walk, more stargazing activities and telescopes. Hot drinks and snacks for sale. Great for children. £7pp

Cliff Railway Spooktacular Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Photo of people looking up at a starry sky
Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway Lynmouth (bottom station) EX35 6EQ Lynton (top station) EX35 6HW

Do you Dare to ride the railway in the dark? Spooky goings on, terrifying tales, staff in costume and lots more!  Normal costs apply (all single tickets) £3.50 per adult, £2.20 per child
No booking required, just turn up

Stargazing Sunday Roast @ Nettlecombe Court

Dunkery Beacon Keith Trueman

Discover Saturn's rings, the moon and galaxies close up, under Exmoor's darkest skies at Nettlecombe Court Estate. After a hearty 2-course Roast Dinner and hot dessert in the Grade I listed Great Hall, step outside a short distance onto the lawns and peak through the collection of Dobsonian telescopes with your guides, Liz and Gary. Enjoy a Deep Space projected show in the beautiful Trevelyan room, surrounded by 900 years of history. Dinner is served  'refectory style', dining at long tables. No dogs in the centre, dogs can be walked with a lead around the grounds. £30 pp

Dark Skies Quiz and Stargazing Evening

Dunkery Beacon Keith Trueman

Sorry, this event has been cancelled.

Contact phone 01568 428005 Contact email shoulsbry@gmail.com