All year Exmoor, Coast
and Quantock Hills
Festivals
Want something to do? We have a year-round action-packed events’ diary with everything from the Exmoor Walking Festival, ancient and quirky village revelries to an air show at the Minehead Summer Festival.
Literary lovers adore the Porlock Arts Festival and the Exmoor Food Festival provides a feast for foodies.
Great Days Out!
If you’re looking for an active Exmoor, our stunning natural environment is superb for walking, cycling, mountain biking, fishing and horse riding. See the Simple Pleasures page for lots of ideas.
Water-based sports include a range of activities such as canoeing at Wimbleball Lake and on local rivers. The coast is great for experienced kayakers while the cliffs pose a challenge for climbers.
Fun on the beach
Exmoor has a wide variety of exciting beaches, from the wide sandy beach at Minehead, to the fossil beach at Kilve, to the rocky beaches such as Heddons Mouth and rockpool beaches like Combe Martin's beach. To find out more about the beaches go to the Beaches page.
Eating out
From delightful country pubs to charming cafes selling delicious cream teas to the best cuisine using local produce, there is something for all tastes. See the Food and Drink page for more information. Or you might like to enjoy your own picnic at one of the various picnic spots we have picked out on the Picnic Spots page.
Attractions
Go to the Attractions page to discover a host of attractions so however you wish to enjoy your Exmoor holiday, you won’t be disappointed!