Exmoor Events Calendar

November 2024

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Art Exhibition by Beryl Perriam

Exhibition

Beryl Perriam is a self-taught artist, she started painting and drawing 45 years ago and was very quickly taken on by many suppliers of art material to demonstrate their use.

Beryl paints in acrylic oils and pastels as well as coloured pencils and graphite, she has taught numerous artists in these mediums.

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

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.

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

Choral Singing Weekend - Nature in Song

A photo of the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster
A 2 night 3 day choral singing break exploring “Nature in Song”.

Based in the medieval village of Dunster, the Yarn Market Hotel has a 2 night 3 day choral singing break exploring “Nature in Song” – a musical meander through the ages in celebration of the natural world.. The tutor for the break is Robyn Sevastos who has led the choir at our annual Music Holiday Week for many years. The weekend concludes with a public performance by the choir in Dunster’s historic Tithe Barn. Residential package from £200.00 per person, Non residential places also available from £40.00. Details can be found on our website.

Contact phone 01643821425 Contact email hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

Exmoor Ponies & Wildlife at Night

Photo of people looking up at a starry sky

A family friendly evening meeting Exmoor ponies and finding out about Exmoor's nocturnal wildlife with our staff team. Hot chocolate and marshmallows. Drink and biscuits included. £7 Adult £5 Child. Book by emailing info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk

Contact email info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk

Supper and Stargazing with Wild about Exmoor

A photo of people looking at a starry sky

We have teamed together with the Exford Bridge Tea Room which is one of Exmoor National Park’s Dark Sky Reserve Hubs to deliver stargazing events for the Dark Sky Festival 2024 which everyone is welcome to book onto.  The event comprises of a delicious home cooked meal, followed by an informative presentation all about Exmoor Dark Skies. If the weather is clear, we then head out for a short walk into the Dark Sky Reserve to stargaze, using the latest laser and computer guided telescopes and equipment.  If the weather is inclement, we will stay in the warmth and cosiness of the tearoom and go “star hopping” using the indoor virtual planetarium projector instead. £43 per adults and £23 pp 16 years and under

Gentle Farm Walk and Two Course Meal

stars over wimbleball

Walk to the barn by torchlight to hear about and see our rare and native livestock including Exmoor ponies. Back to the farmhouse for a two-course meal of homegrown and/or homemade food. Bring your own drink. £25 per person. £10 non returnable deposit required at booking. A wonderful spot to stargaze on a clear night. Book via shoulsbry@gmail.com or phone 01598 428005

Contact phone 01598 428005 Contact email shoulsbry@gmail.com

Free Choral Concert

Photo of the Yarn market in Dunster
Free Choral Concert in Dunster’s historic Tithe Barn

The choir from the Yarn Market Hotel’s choral singing weekend will be performing a Feast of Fabulous Madrigals in Dunster’s historic Tithe Barn at 2.30 pm. The choir is led by Robyn Sevastos, BMus, ARCM. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

Contact phone 01643821425 Contact email hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

Ranger Guided Walk at Bossington Hill

Photo of people looking up at a starry sky
Meet at Bossington Hill car park

Sorry, this event is now fully booked.

Dark Skies Yoga with Mooryoga and The Root Project

Photo of people looking up at a starry sky

Sorry this event is now fully booked.

Rewild and reconnect under the dark skies of Exmoor National Park. Join us for three intimate evenings of Yoga under the stars. A chance to connect with nature, rewild yourself and embark upon a 'Dark Skies Yoga' adventure in the heart of Exmoor. On arrival we will enjoy kombucha and a light snack before we take a short walk through the meadow where we will gather together for some yoga under the stars. We will then connect together around a fire to enjoy some heart-warming chai tea, spicy pumpkin soup and homemade sourdough. All food and drink made from ingredients that have been locally sourced or foraged from the land around us. These evenings promise to be a truly magical experience, we can't wait to share them with you! £30pp per session.

Withypool Hill Dark Skies Supper and Walk with National Park Ranger

Photo of people looking up at a starry sky

The Royal Oak Withypool Dark Skies Walk is a guided walk by Patrick a Ranger from the Exmoor National Park Authority. The walk will take you across Withypool Hill to look at the skies. The event starts from 6pm for dinner followed by the walk commencing at 7.30pm. The cost is £25 for adults and £10 for children including 2 course dinner. There will also be a raffle with all proceeds going to CareMoor. 5.30pm dinner followed by walk at 7pm. Booking is essential so call Gail or Janet on 01643 831506 or email joinus@royaloakwithypool.co.uk to book your place.

Contact phone 01643 831506 Contact email joinus@royaloakwithypool.co.uk

Ralegh's Cross Short Walk

An old sepia photo of the mineral line
Walk from Ralegh's Cross Inn, exploring the mineral railway.

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.

Contact phone 01984 634177 Contact email drwthw@gmail.com

Painting Holiday

Exmoor valleys, quaint villages & harbour scenes - Andrew Hucklesby

Each day you will visit a different painting location. Everything is included from full board, tuition, lunch and drinks throughout the day. The holidays are relaxed and informal with small groups. You will be sure to have a lot of fun. Guests need to bring their own art materials. Easels, boards & chairs are available.

Contact phone 01643831259 Contact email enquiries@simonsbathhousehotel.co.uk

Painting Holiday

Simonsbath House Hotel
Sketch and paint rivers, valleys and waterfalls - David Webb

Each day you will visit a different painting location. Everything is included from full board, tuition, lunch and drinks throughout the day. The holidays are relaxed and informal with small groups. You will be sure to have a lot of fun. Guests need to bring their own art materials. Easels, boards & chairs are available.

Contact phone 01643831259 Contact email enquiries@simonsbathhousehotel.co.uk

Help the Heath Fritillary Habitat Management Day

Heath Fritillary

Join us for a practical conservation day on Haddon Hill and help improve a local habitat for one of the UK’s rarest butterflies, the Heath Fritillary.
No experience needed

Contact phone 07970 099127

Moonrakers Traditional Music Workshop Break

A photo of the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster
A 3 day traditional and folk music workshop

A 2 night hotel accommodation break including a 3 day traditional and folk music workshop for intermediate players of all acoustic instruments with tuition by Moonrakers Jon Bennett and Jacqui Johnson. The break includes 2 nights full board accommodation and all tuition. Non residential places available at £160.00 to include lunch and dinner. For more information see www.moonrakers.net

Contact phone 01643821425 Contact email hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival

Dulverton Town Hall
The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival is back for 2024!

Head to the Literary Festival page of the Visit Dulverton website to learn who will be attending this year’s event and to book your tickets.  The 2024 festival will again feature a great lineup of author talks across both days of the weekend of 16/17 November in Dulverton Town Hall.

Contact phone 07785 901017 Contact email hello@visitdulverton.com

Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival

Dulverton Town Hall
The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival is back for 2024!

Head to the Literary Festival page of the Visit Dulverton website to learn who will be attending this year’s event and to book your tickets. The 2024 festival will again feature a great lineup of author talks across both days of the weekend of 16/17 November in Dulverton Town Hall.

Contact phone 07785 901017 Contact email hello@visitdulverton.com

Exmoor Christmas Fair

Items for sale at a Christmas Fair
Exmoor Christmas Fair begin at noon on Saturday 23rd November until 6pm and opens at 10am on Sunday until 4pm. The halls will be decorated for 25 or more local talented craftsmen and women to sell their unique wares, including wood, candles, soaps, jewellery, cakes, chutneys, jams, gins, wool and woven products, pictures and prints and plenty more. Free entrance. Free parking. Refreshments.

25 or more local talented craftsmen and women will be selling their unique wares

Contact phone 01643863117 Contact email graham.haw@btinternet.com

Exmoor Christmas Fair

Items for sale at a Christmas Fair
Exmoor Christmas Fair begin at noon on Saturday 23rd November until 6pm and opens at 10am on Sunday until 4pm. The halls will be decorated for 25 or more local talented craftsmen and women to sell their unique wares, including wood, candles, soaps, jewellery, cakes, chutneys, jams, gins, wool and woven products, pictures and prints and plenty more. Free entrance. Free parking. Refreshments.

25 or more local talented craftsmen and women will be selling their unique wares

Contact phone 01643863117 Contact email graham.haw@btinternet.com