Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the most common questions about planning a visit to Exmoor, finding places to stay, things to do, events, food and drink, and working with Visit Exmoor.
What is Visit Exmoor?
Visit Exmoor is the leading tourism body for the Greater Exmoor area, helping visitors discover places to stay, things to do, food and drink, events and experiences while also supporting the businesses that make up the local visitor economy.
What area does Visit Exmoor cover?
Visit Exmoor covers the wider Greater Exmoor area, including Exmoor National Park, West Somerset, the Quantock Hills and North Devon.
Where can I find places to stay on Exmoor?
You can browse accommodation across the area on the Staying section, including self-catering properties, hotels, bed and breakfasts, camping and glamping and other places to stay.
Can I check accommodation availability through Visit Exmoor?
Yes. Visit Exmoor includes accommodation search and availability information where participating businesses provide it. Individual listings may also include direct booking links so you can continue your booking with the accommodation provider.
Where can I find things to do on Exmoor?
The Things to Do section brings together attractions, outdoor activities, towns and villages, beaches and coastline, wildlife, Exmoor National Park experiences and ideas for days out.
Where can I find events happening on Exmoor?
Visit the Exmoor Events directory to discover events taking place across the area.
Where can I find places to eat and local food and drink?
Visit Exmoor includes places to eat as well as local food and drink businesses across the area. You can use the site’s food, drink and Eat Exmoor content to discover businesses and experiences during your visit.
Is Exmoor suitable for a dog-friendly break?
Yes. Visit Exmoor has a dedicated dog-friendly section with ideas and information for visitors travelling with dogs, including places to stay, walks, beaches and activities.
Where can I find information about Exmoor Dark Skies?
Visit Exmoor has dedicated Dark Skies information covering stargazing and experiencing Exmoor’s internationally recognised dark night skies.
Where can I find information about The Salt Path and Exmoor?
There is a dedicated The Salt Path section bringing together locations, accommodation, experiences and food and drink connected with the route and its Exmoor setting.
How can a tourism business join Visit Exmoor?
Tourism and visitor-economy businesses can find membership information on the Join Visit Exmoor page, including details about working with Visit Exmoor and promoting their business to visitors.
Does Visit Exmoor provide support for tourism businesses?
Yes. The Visit Exmoor Business Hub provides advice, resources and information for tourism businesses, including marketing support, grants and funding opportunities, sustainability, accessibility, research and other visitor-economy guidance.
