Calendar of Events on Exmoor

Calendar of Events on Exmoor
Please note: whilst we believe the following information to be correct, visitors are advised to double check that the event will actually be taking place, via the telephone number provided or with one of the Visitor or Tourist Information Centres. For Regular Seasonal Events please click here Underlined dates are those that are confirmed. Other dates might be correct, but need confirming on the contacts given, and will be updated when we get confirmation.
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JANUARY 2010 [top]
30th	Snowdrop Valley, The Badgeworthy Land Co. For more information call 01398 323841, or email snowdropvalley@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
FEBRUARY 2010 [top]
1st - 21st	Snowdrop Valley, The Badgeworthy Land Co. For more information call 01398 323841, or email snowdropvalley@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
27th - 28th	StarTrek, A charity night time walk around Exmoor, for orienteering teams. For more information go to www.rotary-startrek.org.uk
MARCH 2010 [top]
21st - 22nd 25th - 28th	Spring Steam Gala, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
26th - 28th	5th Lynmouth Festival of Martial and Complimentary Arts, Town Hall. For more information go to www.sacredspring.eu
29th to 4th April	Easter Art Exhibition, Corner Link 8 High Street Williton. Featuring Local artists From 11am to 3pm Daily. Late night Thursday 5pm to 9pm. More details from 01984 631944
APRIL 2010 [top]
18th	Lyn Food Festival, Lynton Town Hall, 10am till 4pm. Lots of lovely food to taste! For more information call 01598 752549
29th - 3rd May	The Original Sailors Hobby Horse, The May Day celebrations reflect pagan traditions, as a hobby horse stalks the streets of Minehead and Dunster. For more information go to www.cajunmusic.co.uk/hh/uk/minehead/
29th - 7th May	North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival, For more information call 01271 883131 or go to www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk
30th - 3rd May	Ilfracombe Beer Festival, Landmark Theatre. For more information call 01271 865655
MAY 2010 [top]
2nd - 3rd	'Jack in the Green' May Day Celebrations, Ilfracombe, For more information call 01271 863001
15th - 16th	Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Spring Gala Weekend, Celebrate the opening of the railway in 1989. For more information go to www.lynton-rail.co.uk
16th - 18th	The Golden Horseshoe 2010, endurance riding over 2 days from Exford village. For more information go to www.goldenhorseshoe-ride.co.uk/
21st - 24th	Hunting of the Earl of Rone, Combe Martin. For further information go to www.earl-of-rone.org.uk, or call 01271 882366
28th - 31st	Dulverton Folk Festival. Free entry to all events. For more information go to www.dulvertonfolkfestival.net
JUNE 2010 [top]
1st - 30th	North Devon Festival, A variety of events throughout N Devon. For more information call 01271 324242 or go to www.northdevonfestival.org
5th - 6th	South Molton Vintage Rally, For further information call South Molton TIC on 01769 574122
6th	Strawberry Fayre, Combe Martin. For further information call Combe Martin TIC on 01271 883319
11th to 27th	Art Trek, throughout North Devon and west Exmoor. Professional Artists and Makers will be inviting the public into their homes, studios and other assorted venues, to see work in progress, learn how they create and perhaps join in with some of the organised workshops that will be taking place. For more information see the Art Trek pages on www.northdevonfestival.org
12th - 20th	Ilfracombe Victorian Celebrations, For further information call Ilfracombe TIC on 01271 863001
11th - 13th	Lynton and Lynmouth Music Festival, For further information call 01598 753968 or email info@llama.org.uk. For a YouTube video click here.
12th - 14th	Mixed Traffic Weekend, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
13th	The Lorna Doone Picnic Ride. 2 or 3 escorted rides over varying terrain, with a picnic at Malmsmead at approx 1pm before heading back to Drybridge. Not suitable for inexperienced. Email astra@stayfree.co.uk for entry forms or send an SAE to: The Mills, nr. Lynton, North Devon. EX35 6PS
18th - 20th	Gold Coast Oceanfest, Croyde. For more information go to info@goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk
18th - 20th	Jazz Weekend, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster. Dave Morecroft Trio and John Shillito’s Select Six. Includes 3 course dinner. Tickets from 01643 821425.
19th	Porlock's Midsummer Festival. Midsummer madness offers for one night only, street entertainment, decorated village.
19th	Jazz by the Avill River at Wanneroo Farm, Timberscombe. BBQ and bar available. Bring your own seating. Come and listen to the Tone Valley Jazz Band, entry from 5.30 pm. Band playing 6.00 - 8.30pm entrance - £6 children under 12 free. call 01643 841490. For further details go to www.timberscombe.com
18th - 20th	South Molton Old English Fayre, For further information call 01769 574180
19th	Exmoor Perambulation, 31 miles of cross-country walking around Exmoor's old boundary. For further information go to www.activeexmoor.com
20th	Iron Man 70.3 Triathlon UK, Wimbleball Lake near Dulverton. For further information go to the Iron Man web site
JULY 2010 [top]
3rd - 4th	Day out with "Thomas". West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk STOP PRESS: Steam loco Bellerophon, built in 1874, filmed in TV series Cranford will be shunting at Minehead Station during this weekend event. Two other 'celebrity' engines will be joining Thomas.
weekends between 2nd - 25th	Music and Comedy Festival, Combe Martin. For further information call Combe Martin TIC on 01271 883319
12th - 16th	Return of “Tornado” to the West Somerset Railway. Normal fares will apply on the trains worked by “Tornado” and can be paid on the day or bought in advance by ringing 01643 704996. For more information go to www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
14th - 18th	Exmoor Lakefest 2010, Wimbleball Lake, massive range of watersports and land-based activities for all. Go to www.lakefest2010.com or call 01398 371460.
16th - 18th	Woody Bay Beer Festival, Lynton and Barnstaple Railway at Woody Bay invite you to a combination of beer and steam. For more information go to www.lynton-rail.co.uk
16th - 19th	Ilfracombe Power Boat Racing, Ilfracombe Harbour. Major power boat and thundercat circuit racing off Ilfracombe Harbour. For further information call Ilfracombe TIC on 01271 863001
17th	Porlock Country Fair, fun for all the family. For more information call 01643 863150
18th - 24th	St. Mary's Flower Festival, Lynton. 10.30am - 4.30pm. Songs of Praise on Sunday 18th July. Refreshments available.
19th - 24th	The Brushford Art Set Exhibition at Dulverton Guild Hall, 10.00am to 4.30pm each day. For more information and examples of art go to Brushford Art Set web site
24th	Watchet Carnival Weekend. Various locations around the Marina. For more information call 01984 639616
25th - 31st	Minehead and Exmoor Festival. Minehead. For more information call 01643 702624
28th	Dunster Country Fair. For more information call 01984 640253
AUGUST 2010 [top]
1st	The Exmoor Explorer Mountain Bike Marathon, a long distance off road reliability trial. For more information go to www.activeexmoor.com/site/whats-on/exmoor-explorer
1st	Toys and Trains Collectors Fair, Held at Minehead Railway Station with up to fifty dealers selling and buying. 01643 704996 or see www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
4th	North Devon Show. For more information call Barnstaple TIC on 01271 375000
7th - 13th	Combe Martin Carnival, For further information call Combe Martin TIC on 01271 883319
11th	Exford Show + Exmoor Pony Society Breed Show, Exford. For more information please call 01598 710512
14th - 15th	West Somerset Railway Association Steam Fayre and Vintage Vehicle Rally. Every kind of vintage road transport features in the 100's of classic vehicles on display. Children's entertainment, trade stalls and refreshments. Held at the Rally Field at Norton Fitzwarren. Details 01823 433856
11th	Ilfracombe Rescue Day, Watch and meet the RNLI lifeboat, RAF helicopter, Police, Life Guards, Ambulance Service and Search and Rescue. For further information go to www.ilfracomberoundtable.co.uk
20th	Dunster Show, For more information call 01643 821835
26th	Ilfracombe Carnival, For more information call 01271 863001
27th - 29th	Watchet Music Festival, fun for everyone. www.watchetfestival.co.uk
28th - 30th	Mini Car Rally, Hundreds of Minis take to the local roads, hooting horns and waving flags. Come and enjoy seeing some immaculate Minis. For more information call 01271 863001
29th	Exempt and Family Dog Show, Terrier Show And Lurcher Show. At Melcombe, Exford, Somerset. Gates open at 12.30pm. Classes begin at 2.00pm Entry fees £1 in the ring. For further info please call 01598 710407 / 07788 582731 email markdavison696@btinternet.com
29th	The Great Tour, a circumnavigation of Britain 's coastline by bicycle passes through Exmoor and North Devon today. For more information go to www.thegreattour.org
SEPTEMBER 2010 [top]
4th	Porlock Carnival, fun for all the family. For more information call Porlock Visitor Centre on 01643 863150
4th - 5th	Late Summer Weekend - GWR 175: The Penultimate Act. Tornado will be visiting on these dates. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
9th - 12th	Porlock Arts Festival, Porlock Village and environs. For more information call 01643 863150 or go to www.porlockfestival.org
11th	South Coast Championship Regatta at Wimbleball Lake. An annual competition between rowing clubs from Kent to Cornwall. For more information go to www.sccr2010.wimbleballrc.co.uk
11th	Adult Bushcraft at Wistlandpound. 9.00 til 5.00. Learn how to create fire by friction using the bow drill technique. This will include making your own bow drill from start to finish. £35.00 per person (includes tea and coffee) all tools are provided for the day. Booking Essential: 01392 834 233 www.discoverwistlandpound.org.uk
11th - 12th	Somerset Real Ale Festival, West Somerset Railway. For more information call 01643 704996
11th - 16th	Return of “Tornado” to the West Somerset Railway. Normal fares will apply on the trains worked by “Tornado” and can be paid on the day or bought in advance by ringing 01643 704996. For more information go to www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
18th - 19th	Return of “Tornado” to the West Somerset Railway. Normal fares will apply on the trains worked by “Tornado” and can be paid on the day or bought in advance by ringing 01643 704996. For more information go to www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk Paul Atterbury Book Signing At Minehead On Sunday September 19th The well-known antiques, art and architecture expert and railway enthusiast Paul Atterbury will be paying a return visit to Minehead when he will be signing copies of his new book 'Life Along the Line' between 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.
25th - 27th	Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Steam Gala, A weekend of steam on the railway, visiting road engines and side shows. For more information go to www.lynton-rail.co.uk
25th	South Molton Carnival, For further information call South Molton TIC on 01769 574122
30th - 3th Oct	Autumn Steam Gala Weekend, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
30th - 9th Oct	Two Moors Festival, A wonderful range of music being performed throughout North Devon in churches, etc. For more information and lots more go to www.thetwomoorsfestival.com
OCTOBER 2010 [top]
1st - 4th	North Devon and Exmoor Autumn Walking Festival. 32 guided walks over 4 days, half day walks to full hikes. For more information go to www.walkingexmoor.co.uk
2nd - 10th	Exmoor Food Festival, For more information call 01984 635360 or visit www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk
2nd	Dulverton Carnival, For more information call 01398 323818
8th - 10th & 15th - 17th	Exmoor's Red Deer Rutting Weekend. A unique opportunity to experience the wild red deer rut on Exmoor. For more information and to book call 01643 862452.
15th - 17th	Lynton & Lynmouth Comedy Festival. Comedy Festival on the North Devon and Exmoor Coast, held in a variety of venues across the twin towns of Lynton & Lynmouth. For more information go to www.lyntoncomedyfestival.co.uk
NOVEMBER 2010 [top]
5th	Minehead Firework Display. For more information call Minehead TIC on 01643 702624.
7th	Exmoor Beast Cycle Challenge. For more information go to www.activeexmoor.com.
DECEMBER 2010 [top]
4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 22nd & 23rd	Santa Steam Specials, Bishops Lydeard and Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996
1st	LIGHT UP LYNTON - FATHER CHRISTMAS COMES TO LYNTON. Santa will be arriving on the Town Hall balcony at 6pm and turning on the Town Hall lights. Then the rest of Lynton switches on their festive lights. Santa also sprinkles the children with fairy dust to help them to be good for Christmas and collects their letters - if they have a legible name & address on, the youngsters will even get a reply! For more information call Lynton TIC on 01598 752225
3rd - 4th	Dunster by Candlelight, Special evening trains to Dunster, when the medieval village extinguishes most of its electric light, bans the motor car from its streets and basks in the glow of yesteryear. A great evening out. Advance booking essential. Call 01643 704996.
4th	LIGHT UP LYNTON - LYNTON LATE NIGHT SHOPPING. Late night shopping with street entertainment, a grand christmas draw with prizes and giant hog roast. Santa arrives to his grotto in Queen St where he dispenses free presents to the children. Shops have festive nibbles, mulled wine and drinks and have late night special offers.
5th	Dulverton by Starlight, For more information go to www.dulvertonbystarlight.co.uk
11th - 12th & 18th - 24th	Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Santa Specials, Visit Santa on the steam railway. Book well in advance for discount rates - booking forms available from August. For more information go to www.lynton-rail.co.uk
13th - 15th	Carol Trains. An evening steam train ride with Carols on station platforms along the way (must be pre-booked). For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
28th - 29th	Winter Steam Festival, West Somerset Railway, Minehead. For more information call 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

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