Events
Throughout the year there are lots of fantastic events to come and enjoy! From the popular food and drink festivals such as the eat:Festivals to active events such as The Exmoor Perambulation and many other sporting events hosted by Channel Events.
We are lucky to have two steam railways in the area who regularly hold special events and celebrations. Every year the Exmoor National Park hosts the ‘Dark Skies Festival’ with family-friendly stargazing events and activities. These and so much more!
Keep an eye on our events pages to see what’s coming up.
Local Events
october
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Details
Spend the weekend learning the ancient art of batik and create your own unique batik paintings. Jo has over 20 years experience of working as a batik artist alongside teaching batik
Event Details
Spend the weekend learning the ancient art of batik and create your own unique batik paintings.
Jo has over 20 years experience of working as a batik artist alongside teaching batik to adults & children.
This weekend course is suitable for both complete beginners and those with some experience.
Batik is both an art and a craft, which is becoming ever more popular and well known among contemporary artists all over the world, as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of decorating cloth using wax and dye, has been practised for centuries in many parts of the world including China, Japan, India, South America and Europe.
In Java, an island in Indonesia, batik is part of an ancient tradition, and some of the finest batik cloth in the world is still made there. The word batik originates from the Javanese word “tik” which means to dot. Batik is both a verb (to batik) and a noun (a batik – an object made by batiking!). Batik is usually made on a fabric surface (such as cotton, silk, linen, rayon or hemp), but batik techniques can also be used on paper, wood, leather and even a ceramic surface.
To make a batik, selected areas of the design are blocked out by applying hot wax over them, a dye is applied on top and the parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. A simple batik may be just one layer of wax and one dye, but this process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated many times if necessary to create more elaborate and colourful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed (usually in hot water) and the cloth is ready for wearing or displaying.
Course Dates
October 13th – 15th 2023
March 22nd – 24th 2024
May 17th-19th 2024
October 11th -13th 2024
Course Price
£180 All materials, lunch each day and refreshments are included
Accommodation at Moor and Sea Holidays
20% discount for guests on the course
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Time
october 11 (Friday) - 13 (Sunday)
Event Details
There will be a host of events for families, amateur astronomers and everyone who feels inspired by the outdoors and the night. Events are spread all over the National Park
Event Details
There will be a host of events for families, amateur astronomers and everyone who feels inspired by the outdoors and the night. Events are spread all over the National Park and are run by the Exmoor National Park Authority and many other businesses and organisations. Details of all events and booking links will be added to www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/exmoor-for-everyone/stargazing-and-dark-skies/exmoor-dark-skies-festival in due course
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Time
October 18 (Friday) - November 3 (Sunday)
Event Details
Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? Listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle
Event Details
Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? Listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle with a few surprises and scares along the way.
Many of the historic houses that the National Trust look after have their fair share of dark and grisly tales and Dunster Castle is no exception with many reports of ghostly sightings and sensations.
Each ghost tour will be led by a series of guides who will relay a wealth of haunted tales from the castle’s long and fascinating history including recent sightings of mysterious apparitions and reports of loud marching footsteps in areas of the castle known to be empty. Get ready to be scared, who knows what you may find in the dark?
Please note:
- Please meet at the Ticket Office at least ten minutes before the tour is due to depart. Tours will leave on time.
- Please wear sensible, flat shoes and come well wrapped up.
- There is a steep hill leading up to the castle. Changes of levels, steep and uneven steps and confined spaces within the tour route, as well as low lighting levels.
- The tours are recommended for ages 13 years and over. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- You will not be admitted or will be asked to leave if your behaviour is inappropriate i.e. under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
Admission details: Tickets are £25, available to buy at Buy Ghost Tours 2024 – Dunster Castle Tickets online – National Trust (nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk) or by calling 0344 249 1895
Address: Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6NY
Contact details: Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01643821314
Opening times: Tours take place on the 28 and 31 October. Tours run from 6.20pm and last approximately 50 minutes.
Photo Credit: John Millar
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Time
(Monday) 6:20 pm - 7:20 pm
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 31, 2024 6:20 pm
Event Details
Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? Listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle
Event Details
Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? Listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle with a few surprises and scares along the way.
Many of the historic houses that the National Trust look after have their fair share of dark and grisly tales and Dunster Castle is no exception with many reports of ghostly sightings and sensations.
Each ghost tour will be led by a series of guides who will relay a wealth of haunted tales from the castle’s long and fascinating history including recent sightings of mysterious apparitions and reports of loud marching footsteps in areas of the castle known to be empty. Get ready to be scared, who knows what you may find in the dark?
Please note:
- Please meet at the Ticket Office at least ten minutes before the tour is due to depart. Tours will leave on time.
- Please wear sensible, flat shoes and come well wrapped up.
- There is a steep hill leading up to the castle. Changes of levels, steep and uneven steps and confined spaces within the tour route, as well as low lighting levels.
- The tours are recommended for ages 13 years and over. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- You will not be admitted or will be asked to leave if your behaviour is inappropriate i.e. under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
Admission details: Tickets are £25, available to buy at Buy Ghost Tours 2024 – Dunster Castle Tickets online – National Trust (nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk) or by calling 0344 249 1895
Address: Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6NY
Contact details: Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01643821314
Opening times: Tours take place on the 28 and 31 October. Tours run from 6.20pm and last approximately 50 minutes.
Photo Credit: John Millar
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Time
(Thursday) 6:20 pm - 7:20 pm
november
Event Details
There will be a host of events for families, amateur astronomers and everyone who feels inspired by the outdoors and the night. Events are spread all over the National Park
Event Details
There will be a host of events for families, amateur astronomers and everyone who feels inspired by the outdoors and the night. Events are spread all over the National Park and are run by the Exmoor National Park Authority and many other businesses and organisations. Details of all events and booking links will be added to www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/exmoor-for-everyone/stargazing-and-dark-skies/exmoor-dark-skies-festival in due course
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Time
October 18 (Friday) - November 3 (Sunday)
Event Details
The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival is back for a third year! The 2024 festival will again feature
Event Details
The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival – Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November
The Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival is back for a third year! 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, with additional workshops taking place in venues across the town.
https://visitdulverton.com/dulverton-exmoor-literary-festival/
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Time
november 16 (Saturday) - 17 (Sunday)
Event Details
A three day workshop with Richard Suckling November 24th – 26th 2023 March 1st – 3rd 2024 November 22nd -24th 2024 Course Price
Event Details
A three day workshop with Richard Suckling
November 24th – 26th 2023
March 1st – 3rd 2024
November 22nd -24th 2024
Course Price
£220
Lunch each day and refreshments are included
What you need to bring…
A set of soft pastels (Richard will advise what to buy if you don’t already have some)
and a sketch book.
Everything else will be provided.
Accommodation at Moor and Sea Holidays
20% discount for guests on the course
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Time
november 22 (Friday) - 24 (Sunday)
december
Event Details
Dulverton by Starlight – Sunday 1 December – 2 – 7pm Dulverton by Starlight is a magical event held every year, open to all free of charge. Every December the pretty Exmoor town
Event Details
Dulverton by Starlight – Sunday 1 December – 2 – 7pm
Dulverton by Starlight is a magical event held every year, 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.
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(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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