What’s On this Autumn

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

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

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

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

https://visitdulverton.com/dulverton-farmers-market/

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

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

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

https://visitdulverton.com/dulverton-farmers-market/

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

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

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

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!

https://visitdulverton.com/dulverton-trail-fun-run/

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.

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!

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Course Dates

May 3rd-5th 2024

September 27th – 29th 2024

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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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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

https://visitdulverton.com/dulverton-farmers-market/