Exmoor Events Calendar

December 2025

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Dulverton by Starlight

Dulverton by Starlight
Dulverton by Starlight is a magical event held every year on the first Sunday of December, open to all free of charge. Every December the pretty Exmoor town of Dulverton is decorated with Christmas trees festooned with lights, and for one Sunday many of the shops are open for people to do some local Christmas shopping. Festivities take place all afternoon and into the evening, including street entertainers, live music, festive stalls and a fabulous fireworks display to conclude the evening! Don’t miss this traditional, festive occasion – marking the beginning of Christmas every year in Dulverton, Exmoor.
Contact email hello@visitdulverton.com

Stargazing @ 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.

Contact phone 01398 371244 Contact email holworthyfarm@aol.com

Christmas Break

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Enjoy a traditional Christmas in the medieval village of Dunster.
The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park is hosting a Christmas break on a full board basis, including a traditional Christmas lunch and gala dinners.
Also during the break there is a programme of quizzes and activities, or simply relax and enjoy a stroll around the medieval village and see the shops windows decorated for Christmas, or take a longer walk on any of the well waymarked footpaths leading from the village.
£725.00 per person (no single supplement)
Contact phone 01643 821425 Contact email hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

Twixtmas Break

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A 3 night break between Christmas and the New Year to enjoy Dinner Bed and Breakfast and including admission to two West Country attractions, choose from Dunster Castle and Gardens, The West Somerset Railway, Exmoor Zoo, Eden Project, SS Great Britain, RNAS Yeovilton, RHS Rosemoor, The Tank Museum, National Marine Aquarium or Longleat (transport to the attractions is not included).
£300.00 per adult and £150.00 per child sharing a family room
Contact phone 01643 821425 Contact email hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

New Year Jazz House Party

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The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park, is hosting a 3 night break over the New Year with fantastic entertainment each evening after dinner from veteran trumpeter John Shillito and his band the Riviera Ramblers.
Our jazz breaks with John are a well established feature with Yarn Market Hotel guests and jazz aficionados from all over the UK and beyond.
The South Devon band comprises six excellent musicians steeped in the nostalgic sounds of classic jazz and swing, and with 2 guitars, adds an additional “gypsy jazz” flavour, with echoes of New Orleans, Harlem and Paris.
Residential weekend ticket only, from £550.00 per person for 3 nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast and entertainment each evening.
Contact phone 01643 821425 Contact email hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk