Local Events

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

december

01decAll Day04Christmas Toddler Take Over at The Big SheepFestive Fun dedicated to Toddlers and Babies

01dec5:00 pm9:00 pmDunster by Candlelight 2023

02dec10:00 am1:00 pmChristmas Wreath WorkshopJoin us at Quince Honey Farm and learn how to craft your very own natural and rustic Christmas Wreath to take home with you.

02dec10:00 am2:00 pmSanta's Grotto at Quince Honey FarmHe may be a very busy man but we’ve managed to persuade Father Christmas to squeeze us into his schedule!

02dec10:00 am4:00 pmMoor and Sea Holidays Art Course: GlassWorkshop in fused glass and stained glass taught by Bridget Birse 

02dec11:00 am3:00 pmNational Trust Tree Planting at Kipscombe, North DevonJoin the North Devon Rangers for a day of tree planting

02dec4:00 pm9:00 pmDunster by Candlelight 2023

02dec9:00 pm2:00 pmChristmas Farmers Market at The Big Sheep

03dec12:00 pm2:00 pmChristmas Wreath Making at The Big Sheep

03dec12:00 pm7:00 pmDulverton by StarlightJoin in the festivities in this pretty Exmoor town

03dec3:00 pm6:00 pmExmoor Society Advent Church Walk: Stoke Pero Carol ServiceThe first in a selection of advent church walks throughout the month of December.

07dec2:00 pm7:00 pmA Victorian Christmas EveningCome and explore Arlington House during our Christmas open eveningsLive Now

07dec7:00 pmThe Dark Skies Discovery Stargazing Supper ClubTakes place EVERY Thursday

09dec10:00 am1:00 pmChristmas Wreath WorkshopJoin us at Quince Honey Farm and learn how to craft your very own natural and rustic Christmas Wreath to take home with you.

09dec10:00 am2:00 pmSanta's Grotto at Quince Honey FarmHe may be a very busy man but we’ve managed to persuade Father Christmas to squeeze us into his schedule!

09dec9:00 pm9:00 pmChristmas Farmers Market at The Big Sheep

10dec1:00 pm4:30 pmExmoor Society Advent Church Walk: Porlock Weir Tabernacle, St Nicholas’ Patronal ServiceThe second in a selection of advent church walks throughout the month of December.

14dec2:00 pm7:00 pmA Victorian Christmas EveningCome and explore Arlington House during our Christmas open evenings

15dec4:00 pm7:00 pmChristmas Party in the Play Hive!Come along to the Quince Honey Farm Christmas Party to celebrate the start of the school holidays and the lead up to Christmas!

16dec10:00 am12:00 pmChristmas Table Centrepiece WorkshopLearn how to create a beautiful Christmas Table Centrepiece in this festive workshop at Quince Honey Farm!

16dec10:00 am2:00 pmSanta's Grotto at Quince Honey FarmHe may be a very busy man but we’ve managed to persuade Father Christmas to squeeze us into his schedule!

16dec10:00 am4:00 pmMoor and Sea Holidays Art Course: GlassWorkshop in fused glass and stained glass taught by Bridget Birse 

16dec3:00 pm5:00 pmPeter Pan at The Big Sheep

16dec6:15 pmSelworthy Stargazer - Channel EventsEnjoy stunning high moorland on the Exmoor Coast between North Hill and Bossington Hill

16dec9:00 pm9:00 pmChristmas Farmers Market at The Big Sheep

17dec12:00 pm2:00 pmPeter Pan at The Big Sheep

19dec10:00 am1:00 pmExmoor Society Advent Church Walk: Selworthy to Lynch Chapel of EaseThe third in a selection of advent church walks throughout the month of December.

23dec9:00 pm9:00 pmChristmas Farmers Market at The Big Sheep

28dec10:00 am3:00 pmNational Trust Tree Planting at Arlington CourtJoin the team at Arlington Court this holiday season for a drop-in tree planting session.

29dec10:00 am3:00 pmNational Trust Tree Planting at Arlington CourtJoin the team at Arlington Court this holiday season for a drop-in tree planting session.

31dec10:00 pm4:00 pmNew Year's Eve Party at The Big Sheep

january

26janAll Day28Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Indian Miniature Painting BirdsThree day workshop in Indian Miniature painting taught by Samantha Buckley

february

No Events

march

01marAll Day03Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Landscapes in Soft PastelA three day workshop with Richard Suckling

15marAll Day17Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Charcoal Sketchbooks: LandscapeA three day workshop with Kate Boucher

22marAll Day24Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: BatikTwo day workshops in Batik taught by Jo Whiteland

april

26aprAll Day28Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Indian Miniature Painting TreesThree day workshop in Indian Miniature painting taught by Samantha Buckley

may

03mayAll Day05Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Oil Painting with David BarberEn Plein Air Oil Painting

17mayAll Day19Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: BatikTwo day workshops in Batik taught by Jo Whiteland

june

No Events

july

No Events

august

No Events

september

13sepAll Day15Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Indian Miniature Painting FlowersThree day workshop in Indian Miniature painting taught by Samantha Buckley

15sepAll DayThe Big Sheep Toddler Fest '24The BIG DAY OUT for little people!

27sepAll Day29Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Oil Painting with David BarberEn Plein Air Oil Painting

october

04octAll Day06Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Charcoal Sketchbooks: LandscapeA three day workshop with Kate Boucher

11octAll Day13Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: BatikTwo day workshops in Batik taught by Jo Whiteland

november

22novAll Day24Moor and Sea Holidays Art Course: Landscapes in Soft PastelA three day workshop with Richard Suckling