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Things To Do
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor National Park was created in 1954. It has stunning landscapes and is one of Britain’s hidden treasures. The Red deer and Exmoor ponies are just a couple of the things that make Exmoor special.
There is so much to do one visit will not be enough. There is plenty available for the keen walker, and for the less adventurous guided walks are available, see Exmoor National Park website.
West Somerset Steam Railway
We are an excellent choice for the Steam Railway enthusiast as we are close to the West Somerset Steam Railway. The West Somerset Railway seeks to recreate the atmosphere of a Great Western Railway branch line. There are ten restored stations along the route, many have signal boxes, engine sheds, museums, displays, steam engines and other rolling stock to see.
The Quantocks
The Quantocks offer excellent walking with a network of rights of way, which can be found marked on Ordinance Survey Map Explorer 140.
At certain times of the year the Rangers also organise guided walks. More information on the Quantocks can be found at www.quantockhills.com
Dunster
Dunster is one of England’s most scenic villages. A wealth of history can be found in one small village. Affluent merchant’s houses in the High Street, contrast with mediaeval woolen workers’ homes in West Street, still for the most part unchanged, and the even earlier Iron Age remains of bat’s castle can be found near the deer park.
Dunster is home to a wide range of events and activities over the course of the year. Dunster by Candle, the annual Christmas shopping event, attracts visitors from all over the country to browse Dunster's unique blend of arts, crafts and gifts.
Wimbleball Lake
Wimbleball Lake is without doubt one of Exmoor's greatest assets and since the reservoir's creation, in the mid 1970s, the 374 acres of water have been a magnet for watersports lovers.
Set in some typically beautiful Exmoor scenery, the views at Wimbleball are stunning all year round, attracting sailors, canoeists, rowers, windsurfers, anglers, walkers, bird watchers. Wimbleball Lake is managed by South West Lakes Trust who have responsibility for 53 lakes in the south west of England. The SWLT centre is RYA and AALA approved and provides tuition, hire and launch for windsurfing, canoeing and sailing, with wetsuits and buoyancy aids if needed, to the general public most days from Easter to the end of October.
Arlington Court
Nr Barnstaple, (National Trust)
Arlington Court Website
Barrington Court
Nr Ilminster (National Trust)
Barrington Court Website
Bakelite Museum, Williton
Open Easter to end Sept.
The largest collection of vintage plastics in Britain. Showcases hundreds of the domestic items which we all grew up with. Thousands of quirky and rare items on show, including spy cameras, monstrous perming machines and the Bakelite coffin.
Cleeve Abbey
Washford (English Heritage)
Cleeve Abbey Website
Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor
Dunkery Beacon is the summit of Dunkery Hill, and the highest point on Exmoor The site is part of the Dunkery & Horner Woods National Nature Reserve and is a candidate for Special Area of Conservation.
Dunster Castle
Dunster, (National Trust)
Dunster Castle Website
Dunster Water Mill
The Mill is built on a site mentioned in the Doomsday Survey of 1086, and dates from the 18th century. It has been restored to working order and is in a tranquil riverside setting. Visit the mill to see how stone-ground flour is produced.
Killerton
Nr Exeter, (National Trust)
Killerton Website
Kilve Beach
The geology consists of limestone pavement and blue lias, and fossils can be found on the beach.
Knightshayes Court
Nr Tiverton, (national Trust)
Knightshayes Court Website
Lynton & Lynmouth
Situated on the North Devon coast, Lynton & Lynmouth have something to offer throughout all seasons. Lynmouth harbour, the Cliff Railway, sea air. There is fishing for salmon and trout. Both Lynton and Lynmouth are on the South West Coast Path
Porlock
Porlock is a traditional Exmoor Village with a long history of settlements existing on or near the site of the existing village, with stone-age remains only a short distance away. It is also a working village with shops supplying all that you need, to be found in the High Street. Porlock Weir, only 2 miles away, is a quaint little harbour with a unique charm that has to be experienced. It also boasts the remains of a prehistoric forest, small parts of which are occasionally visible still at a very low tide.
Snowdrop Valley
Jan 31 to Feb 22, park and ride available from Wheddon Cross from 10:30am to 4pm
Tarr Steps
Tarr Steps are a prehistoric clapper bridge across the River Barle in the Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England. They are located in a National Nature Reserve about 2.5 miles south east of Withypool and 4 miles North West of Dulverton. |
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