Exmoor Events Calendar
March 2025
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Folk Dance and Snowdrop Weekend
Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn
Come and Stargaze with us and Space Detectives @ the Poltimore Observatory in North Molton. Experience the darkness of Exmoor skies, enhance your knowledge and have the opportunity to look through and observe the heavens with the observatory telescopes. In the event of cloudy skies, all is not lost as we will include star hopping using a virtual sky as well as take you on a space related journey using our Virtual Reality headsets.
01598 740338 spacedetectives@yahoo.comWild About Exmoor Experience
An evening celebrating everything the Exmoor has to offer: food, history, landscapes, ecology and stars. Weather permitting the evening will end with a short walk and stargazing the Exmoor sky. Alternatively viewing the Exmoor dark sky indoors using a planetarium. Please dress appropriately for the walk, also bringing waterproof footwear and a torch.
01643 851227 triscombeholidays@gmail.comWillow Heart Workshop
Pine martens in Exmoor - Evening Talk
Pine martens in Exmoor - Evening TalkCome along to our next evening talk at Quince Honey Farm and learn more about the recovery of pine martens in the southwest and the reintroduction of this woodland species to Exmoor. Ali North, Field Officer at Devon Wildlife Trust, will talk about the importance of pine martens to our woodland ecosystems and provide an update on the Two Moors pine marten project, including insights learnt from animals released on Dartmoor last Autumn, and the next steps for bringing pine martens back to Exmoor.
Time: 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Cost: £5 per person
Wild about Exmoor Stargazing Event @ The Exford Bridge Tearoom Dark Sky Hub
Come along and experience Europe's First Dark Sky Reserve at the Exmoor Dark Sky Hub with locally based "Wild about Exmoor." Enjoy a 3 course meal, a short presentation and then a walk into the darkness. Complete with laser guided and telescopic observations. If it's cloudy we will use our Virtual Sky instead and stay in the warmth of the tearooms.
07859066400 wildaboutexmoor@yahoo.comSammy Rimington International Jazz Band weekend
The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park, hosts a 3 night jazz weekend with entertainment each evening after dinner, the musicians are Sammy Rimington and John Shillito International Jazz Band.
Sammy Rimington is now coming up to 83-years old and is semi-retired. Just before Christmas, he phoned John Shillito to suggest that it would be nice if they could find an opportunity to make music together again. John Shillito is 86. Despite their ages, no one can accuse either of these men of “just going through the motions” This will be a remarkable celebration of long term musical skills and devotion to New Orleans Jazz with a full band of fantastic musicians.
Evening Jazz tickets are available for residents and non residents at £20.00 per night, or £50.00 for the 3 nights. Dinner and jazz tickets for non residents £50.00 per night.
Residential Dinner Bed and Breakfast and jazz tickets package from £325.00 per person.
Please contact the hotel for bookings or enquiries
01643 821425 hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.ukDunster Village Community Clean

Come along and help Plastic Free Exmoor with a village litter pick and spring clean in the village of Dunster.
Litter pickers and collecting bags will be provided. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
This event is part of Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean and is also a Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Clean event.
For further information and to register for the event please contact plasticfreeexmoor@gmail.com
plasticfreeexmoor@gmail.comMark Asprey Landscapes Photography Talk at Lynmouth NPC
Mark Asprey, retired, professional commercial photographer with a deep passion for landscape photography, will share his journey from studying at Filton College through to working with Smirnoff, Marmite, Starbucks, Nivea to name just a few. Mark will then explore his passion for incredible landscape photography on Exmoor. Whether you're an amateur or experienced photographer, this will be a fascinating and interesting chance to learn from a professional in his field.
Light refreshments served after the talk and donations to CareMoor. Booking open shortly.
01598 752509 NPCLynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.ukStargazing @ Holworthy Farm with Space Detectives
Stargazing @ Holworthy Farm with Space Detectives is a warm and welcoming event with a 2 course home cooked farmhouse meal and he opportunity to gaze at the wonderous Exmoor Dark Skies from the edge of Wimbleball Lake. There is also the opportunity to stay overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.
01398 371244 holworthyfarm@aol.comEquinox Yoga With Viktoria
Join us to welcome Spring. Starting with a gentle but energizing yoga practice that has been designed to encapsulate the excitement and anticipation that comes with the arrival of spring. Followed by a refreshing swim in the indoor heated pool & delicious light lunch. Please bring your own yoga mats.
01643 851227 triscombeholidays@gmail.comCandle making Workshop
Art For All - Paint a Primrose
Paint a small watercolour illustration of primroses and daisies in friendly & relaxing environment. An Introductory class to using watercolours and learning some basic techniques . Tuition & support by Leigh, from Roots & Feathers. Beginners level but all levels are welcome. All materials & refreshments included.
01643 851227 triscombeholidays@gmail.comWild Swim Retreat weekend
3 days guided walks and wild swims, plus outdoor tai chi, in unspoilt surroundings on Exmoor. Fully catered in luxury accommodation.
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07775560644 unityspeakman@gmail.comDulverton Antiques Valuation Day
The fun Dulverton Antiques Valuation Day is back for 2025! 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!
hello@visitdulverton.comChargot Woods Walk
The 19c mineral line was built to carry iron from the Brendons to Watchet for shipment to South Wales. Spectacular remains are hidden in the hills. This is a one hour stroll to look at Langham Engine House, then a two hour walk down the steep miners' track to see Bearland Flue and other features connected with iron mining. We may visit Burrow Farm Engine House or Kennisham Hill.
01984 640892 drwthw@gmail.com