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
july
01julAll Day01sepSummer of Play at Arlington CourtLive Now
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Summer of Play at Arlington Court 1 July – 1 September Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington and join us daily between 1 July – 1
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Summer of Play at Arlington Court
1 July – 1 September
Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington and join us daily between 1 July – 1 September for field of play.
Race through the hay maze avoiding the sea creatures and find the sandpit boat.
Explore our sensory play area.
Get creative with colouring in our craft corner.
Feeling musical? Take to the stage and put on a performance.
Kick a ball, bounce around or have a go at tennis with our lawn games.
Let your imagination run wild, build an obstacle course, a castle or maybe even a carriage.
Need a rest? Relax in our reading corner and find a story book to enjoy.
Summer of Play is sponsors by Starling Bank.
Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Learn more: Arlington Court | Devon | National Trust
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July 1 (Monday) - September 1 (Sunday)
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Dulverton Artisan Food, Drink & Crafts Festival – Saturday 6 July – 10am – 4.30pm Back by popular demand in 2024, this lovely summer event celebrates the many artisan producers located
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Dulverton Artisan Food, Drink & Crafts Festival – Saturday 6 July – 10am – 4.30pm
Back by popular demand in 2024, this lovely summer event celebrates the many artisan producers located across Exmoor, the Quantocks and Devon and is held on the Exmoor Lawns, Dulverton alongside the River Barle.
You’ll discover over 30 stalls from local producers – a selection of gifts, clothing, homeware, leather goods and of course home-produced meat, beer, spirits, puddings, jams, pickles… to name just a few!
Free admission.
https://visitdulverton.com/dulverton-artisan-food-drink-crafts-festival/
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
13julAll Day28Festival of Archaeology at Arlington CourtLive Now
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Festival of Archaeology at Arlington Court 13-28 July Discover more about the medieval history of Arlington Court. This year we have worked with an Exeter University student to uncover more
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Festival of Archaeology at Arlington Court
13-28 July
Discover more about the medieval history of Arlington Court. This year we have worked with an Exeter University student to uncover more information about the medieval village which used to stand in the pleasure grounds before the Chichester’s took on this family estate almost 600 years ago.
During this fortnight you will be able to learn more about the history of medieval Arlington and the archaeology here, discover what life may have been like for a person living in medieval Arlington, or pick up a free archaeology walk guide or spotter activity sheet from reception.
Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Learn more: Arlington Court | Devon | National Trust
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july 13 (Saturday) - 28 (Sunday)
13jul7:30 pm10:00 pmWellhayes Concert: Kathy Fuge and Laetitia Federici
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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
17julAll Day01sepPaper boats: stories that have sailed the worldLive Now
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Paper boats: stories that have sailed the world 17 July – 1 September This summer Arlington Court is celebrating the incredible journey of Rosalie Chichester and her companion Chrissie Peters
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Paper boats: stories that have sailed the world
17 July – 1 September
This summer Arlington Court is celebrating the incredible journey of Rosalie Chichester and her companion Chrissie Peters during their 1920-21 world tour.
Running from the 17 July to the 1 September this exhibition invites visitors to explore the fascinating stories and artifacts collected by these pioneering women.
- Follow the story of Rosalie and Chrissie’s world tour on display in the house. Learn about their remarkable journey and locations visited.
• Try your hand at arranging a Victorian-style shell display and see the displays of the shells collected during Rosalie’s travels.
• Learn how to make an origami paper boat, share your own travel story and add it to the growing display hanging in the Staircase Hall. These paper boats will later be repurposed as Christmas decorations.
‘Our tour proves that it is quite possible for two women alone to travel in comfort and safety around the world.’ – Rosalie Chichester
Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Learn more: Arlington Court | Devon | National Trust
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July 17 (Wednesday) - September 1 (Sunday)
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Dulverton Farmers Markets Visit Dulverton’s Farmers Market on the last Saturday of the month – April to September – from 10am to 2.30pm in the Lion Stables Car Park in the
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Dulverton Farmers Markets
Visit Dulverton’s Farmers Market on the last Saturday of the month – April to September – from 10am to 2.30pm in the Lion Stables Car Park in the heart of the town.
Showcasing the best produce and crafts from Exmoor, Devon and Somerset – including home-reared meat, local cheese, Exmoor-brewed ales, delicious jams and chutneys, and even Dulverton-distilled spirits! You’ll find local craftspeople here too, selling belts, bags, baskets, books, photographs and more. Refreshments and live entertainment too. Treat yourself to a great day out and discover Dulverton Farmers Market!
Saturday 27 April
Saturday 25 May
Saturday 29 June
Saturday 27 July
Saturday 31 August
Saturday 28 September
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
august
01julAll Day01sepSummer of Play at Arlington CourtLive Now
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Summer of Play at Arlington Court 1 July – 1 September Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington and join us daily between 1 July – 1
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Summer of Play at Arlington Court
1 July – 1 September
Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington and join us daily between 1 July – 1 September for field of play.
Race through the hay maze avoiding the sea creatures and find the sandpit boat.
Explore our sensory play area.
Get creative with colouring in our craft corner.
Feeling musical? Take to the stage and put on a performance.
Kick a ball, bounce around or have a go at tennis with our lawn games.
Let your imagination run wild, build an obstacle course, a castle or maybe even a carriage.
Need a rest? Relax in our reading corner and find a story book to enjoy.
Summer of Play is sponsors by Starling Bank.
Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Learn more: Arlington Court | Devon | National Trust
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July 1 (Monday) - September 1 (Sunday)
17julAll Day01sepPaper boats: stories that have sailed the worldLive Now
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Paper boats: stories that have sailed the world 17 July – 1 September This summer Arlington Court is celebrating the incredible journey of Rosalie Chichester and her companion Chrissie Peters
Event Details
Paper boats: stories that have sailed the world
17 July – 1 September
This summer Arlington Court is celebrating the incredible journey of Rosalie Chichester and her companion Chrissie Peters during their 1920-21 world tour.
Running from the 17 July to the 1 September this exhibition invites visitors to explore the fascinating stories and artifacts collected by these pioneering women.
- Follow the story of Rosalie and Chrissie’s world tour on display in the house. Learn about their remarkable journey and locations visited.
• Try your hand at arranging a Victorian-style shell display and see the displays of the shells collected during Rosalie’s travels.
• Learn how to make an origami paper boat, share your own travel story and add it to the growing display hanging in the Staircase Hall. These paper boats will later be repurposed as Christmas decorations.
‘Our tour proves that it is quite possible for two women alone to travel in comfort and safety around the world.’ – Rosalie Chichester
Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Learn more: Arlington Court | Devon | National Trust
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July 17 (Wednesday) - September 1 (Sunday)
03augAll DayCutcombe Village Fete
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Any fete enquiries: CutcombeFete@outlook.com
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Any fete enquiries: CutcombeFete@outlook.com
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All Day (Saturday)
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(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
23augAll Day24The Big Sheep: August Bank Holiday FestivalA weekend of live Music!
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august 23 (Friday) - 24 (Saturday)
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Dulverton Farmers Markets Visit Dulverton’s Farmers Market on the last Saturday of the month – April to September – from 10am to 2.30pm in the Lion Stables Car Park in the
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Dulverton Farmers Markets
Visit Dulverton’s Farmers Market on the last Saturday of the month – April to September – from 10am to 2.30pm in the Lion Stables Car Park in the heart of the town.
Showcasing the best produce and crafts from Exmoor, Devon and Somerset – including home-reared meat, local cheese, Exmoor-brewed ales, delicious jams and chutneys, and even Dulverton-distilled spirits! You’ll find local craftspeople here too, selling belts, bags, baskets, books, photographs and more. Refreshments and live entertainment too. Treat yourself to a great day out and discover Dulverton Farmers Market!
Saturday 27 April
Saturday 25 May
Saturday 29 June
Saturday 27 July
Saturday 31 August
Saturday 28 September
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
september
01julAll Day01sepSummer of Play at Arlington CourtLive Now
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Summer of Play at Arlington Court 1 July – 1 September Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington and join us daily between 1 July – 1
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Summer of Play at Arlington Court
1 July – 1 September
Get ready for a summer filled with fun at Arlington and join us daily between 1 July – 1 September for field of play.
Race through the hay maze avoiding the sea creatures and find the sandpit boat.
Explore our sensory play area.
Get creative with colouring in our craft corner.
Feeling musical? Take to the stage and put on a performance.
Kick a ball, bounce around or have a go at tennis with our lawn games.
Let your imagination run wild, build an obstacle course, a castle or maybe even a carriage.
Need a rest? Relax in our reading corner and find a story book to enjoy.
Summer of Play is sponsors by Starling Bank.
Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Learn more: Arlington Court | Devon | National Trust
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Time
July 1 (Monday) - September 1 (Sunday)
17julAll Day01sepPaper boats: stories that have sailed the worldLive Now
Event Details
Paper boats: stories that have sailed the world 17 July – 1 September This summer Arlington Court is celebrating the incredible journey of Rosalie Chichester and her companion Chrissie Peters
Event Details
Paper boats: stories that have sailed the world
17 July – 1 September
This summer Arlington Court is celebrating the incredible journey of Rosalie Chichester and her companion Chrissie Peters during their 1920-21 world tour.
Running from the 17 July to the 1 September this exhibition invites visitors to explore the fascinating stories and artifacts collected by these pioneering women.
- Follow the story of Rosalie and Chrissie’s world tour on display in the house. Learn about their remarkable journey and locations visited.
• Try your hand at arranging a Victorian-style shell display and see the displays of the shells collected during Rosalie’s travels.
• Learn how to make an origami paper boat, share your own travel story and add it to the growing display hanging in the Staircase Hall. These paper boats will later be repurposed as Christmas decorations.
‘Our tour proves that it is quite possible for two women alone to travel in comfort and safety around the world.’ – Rosalie Chichester
Activities are free (normal admission applies).
Learn more: Arlington Court | Devon | National Trust
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Time
July 17 (Wednesday) - September 1 (Sunday)
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These 3 day inspirational workshops, based in the idyllic location of Moor and Sea Holidays on Exmoor, will introduce students to the beautiful technique of Indian miniature painting. Taking inspiration from
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These 3 day inspirational workshops, based in the idyllic location of Moor and Sea Holidays on Exmoor, will introduce students to the beautiful technique of Indian miniature painting.
Taking inspiration from the surrounding landscape and the Mughal art of capturing nature, students will have the opportunity to create their own unique painting.
Course Dates
September 13th – 15th 2024
Course Price
£220 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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september 13 (Friday) - 15 (Sunday)
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(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
15sepAll DayThe Big Sheep Toddler Fest '24The BIG DAY OUT for little people!
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TODDLER TAKEOVER 2024 The BIG DAY OUT for little people! SUNDAY 15th September
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TODDLER TAKEOVER 2024
The BIG DAY OUT for little people!
SUNDAY 15th September
Live shows, music & dancing, role play, wonder and learning and THE BEST DAY OUT for little people!
If you have little people under 5 this event is not to be missed!
Everything you could wish for your baby and toddler in one place!
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All Day (Sunday)
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Dulverton Trail Fun Run & Canicross – Sunday 15 September – 9am – 2pm Now in its fourth year, join us for popular the Dulverton Fun Run & Canicross – cross
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Dulverton Trail Fun Run & Canicross – Sunday 15 September – 9am – 2pm
Now in its fourth year, join us for popular the Dulverton Fun Run & Canicross – cross country running along 5km or 10km routes through the beautiful countryside around Dulverton, Exmoor – with or without your dog of course! The start and finish are located at the Exmoor Lawns, Dulverton beside the River Barle – with refreshments available. Are you brave enough to tackle the Dulverton Demon – a steep, wooded hill leading from Marsh Bridge up towards Court Down?! Beautiful but challenging!
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(Sunday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
21sep(sep 21)6:00 am29(sep 29)9:00 pmSomerset & Exmoor Coast Festival 2024
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The Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival brings together events taking place between Brean and Porlock Weir to celebrate this unique stretch of coastline with walking, trail running, music, performance comedy,
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The Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival brings together events taking place between Brean and Porlock Weir to celebrate this unique stretch of coastline with walking, trail running, music, performance comedy, and food and drink.
The Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival brings together events taking place between Brean and Porlock Weir and up to five miles inland from the coast. At its heart the Festival celebrates the Somerset and Exmoor Coast and this year we’ve been working with Channel Events, who will be running an Ultra 100k from Minehead to Brean and a Marathon from Bridgwater to Brean on the 21st September. In Bridgwater there will also be day time celebrations and an evening Fire & Light event on the 21st.
The following day we’ll begin the 80 Miles in Eight Days Challenge starting at Brean Down and ending with a walk from County Gate to Porlock, where we’ll close the Festival with more celebrations on the 29th September. In between, businesses along the coast will be organising walks, open days, performances, arts events and much more so keep checking our website to find out all the latest events taking place during the Festival.
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21 (Saturday) 6:00 am - 29 (Sunday) 9:00 pm
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This 3 day course will provide you with all the knowledge and skills that you need to take your painting outside with confidence. The course includes a thorough explanation of
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This 3 day course will provide you with all the knowledge and skills that you need to take your painting outside with confidence. The course includes a thorough explanation of the equipment needed to paint outside ‘en plein air’, including how to adapt your indoor painting practice to the challenges of the great outdoors. You will learn how to select a scene, set up your equipment in a suitable painting spot and then simplify the image. Your tutor will demonstrate techniques to suggest the complexities of nature, allowing you to work quickly and expressively to overcome the challenge of changing light and weather. Painting outside can be a daunting and exhilarating experience. Once you’ve shared this experience with like minded people under the guidance of an experienced tutor you won’t look back!
Course Dates
May 3rd-5th 2024
September 27th – 29th 2024
Course Price
£300
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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september 27 (Friday) - 29 (Sunday)
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Dulverton Farmers Markets Visit Dulverton’s Farmers Market on the last Saturday of the month – April to September – from 10am to 2.30pm in the Lion Stables Car Park in the
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Dulverton Farmers Markets
Visit Dulverton’s Farmers Market on the last Saturday of the month – April to September – from 10am to 2.30pm in the Lion Stables Car Park in the heart of the town.
Showcasing the best produce and crafts from Exmoor, Devon and Somerset – including home-reared meat, local cheese, Exmoor-brewed ales, delicious jams and chutneys, and even Dulverton-distilled spirits! You’ll find local craftspeople here too, selling belts, bags, baskets, books, photographs and more. Refreshments and live entertainment too. Treat yourself to a great day out and discover Dulverton Farmers Market!
Saturday 27 April
Saturday 25 May
Saturday 29 June
Saturday 27 July
Saturday 31 August
Saturday 28 September
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
october
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Charcoal Sketchbooks: Landscape A three day workshop with Kate Boucher All materials, cake, refreshments and lunch are included 20% off accommodation for course participants Contact us directly for availability and to book. Across these three days
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Charcoal Sketchbooks: Landscape
A three day workshop with Kate Boucher
All materials, cake, refreshments and lunch are included
20% off accommodation for course participants
Contact us directly for availability and to book.
Across these three days you be learning how to use sketchbooks to explore and record landscape with the versatile medium of charcoal.
We’ll gather natural forms and take simple and quick photographs of the beautiful surrounding landscape, bringing these back to the studio to work from.
You’ll experiment with the different forms of charcoal, erasers, drawing cloths and brushes and learn about how to develop your ideas in a sequence.
A wonderful three day workshop with Kate Boucher
Set at Moor and Sea Holidays surrounded by inspirational landscape
March 15th-17th 2024
October 4th-6th
£280
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october 4 (Friday) - 6 (Sunday)
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(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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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
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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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october 11 (Friday) - 13 (Sunday)
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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
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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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October 18 (Friday) - November 3 (Sunday)
november
![](https://www.visit-exmoor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ExmoorDarkSkiesFestival2024.jpg)
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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
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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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October 18 (Friday) - November 3 (Sunday)
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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
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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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november 16 (Saturday) - 17 (Sunday)
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A three day workshop with Richard Suckling November 24th – 26th 2023 March 1st – 3rd 2024 November 22nd -24th 2024 Course Price
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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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november 22 (Friday) - 24 (Sunday)
december
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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
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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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