With Exmoor’s natural, timeless charm along with its abundance of outdoor opportunities, this really is the only place to be this September. If you head down to Simonsbathon 10th September at 2pm, there’s an Exmoor National Park Heritage open day at Ashcombe. This really is a not to be missed opportunity to discover a vanished mansion and its beautiful secret gardens that still remain. The event highlights the results of recent research and consersation work that has been carried out on John Knight’s picturesque gardens. It’s free and there’s no need to book so just turn up and enjoy the afternoon!

1. The Exmoor White Horse Inn
September Days Out On Exmoor
With Exmoor’s natural, timeless charm along with its abundance of
outdoor opportunities, this really is the only place to be this September.
If you head down to Simonsbath on 10th
September at 2pm, there’s an
Exmoor National Park Heritage open day at Ashcombe. This really is a
not to be missed opportunity to discover a vanished mansion and its
beautiful secret gardens that still remain. The event highlights the results
of recent research and consersation work that has been carried out on
John Knight’s picturesque gardens. It’s free and there’s no need to book
so just turn up and enjoy the afternoon!
On the 7th
and 11th
of September at 10.30am the Porlock Visitors Centre
is holding an event where you can discover the fascinating history and
formation of the Porlock Bay landscape and how this impacted the
village and surrounding area.
If you fancy a bit of shore searching along the beautiful Exmoor coast,
why not head down to Hurlstone Point at 2pm on the13th
of September
(meet at National Trust Holnicote Estate, Bossington) for a Seashore
Safari. This is a free family friendly seashore safari. Come along and
learn the fascinating marine life found in Exmoor’s rock pools and take
part in a species survey! Be prepared for a medium level 20 min walk
down to the shore and pack a picnic for lunch. Remember to book as
places fill quickly. This promises a fun filled day for all the family!
Discover Lynton from a different angle with a leisurely 2.5hr stroll around
the Valley of The Rocks on September 22nd
at 10am from the Valley of
the Rocks car park and picnic area. This promises a fascinating voyage
of discovery to find out how it has been shaped over the years and how
the Victorians were drawn to magnificence of the Valley of The Rocks.
Calling all Foodies and lovers of good food, uncover the finest food
Exmoor has to offer at The Lyn Food Festival at 10.30am on 27th
September at Lynton Town Hall.

2. Defiantly worth a visit for all arts and crafts enthusiasts is the Dulverton
Art Group Summer Exhibition at 10.30am from the 13th
-19th
September.
This promises an eclectic mix of styles, topics and media created by
Dulverton Art Group members and includes a variety of local crafts. Also
exhibiting at Dulverton Heritage Centre at 10.30am on 26th
September to
10th
October is an exciting exhibition of paintings, original prints, stone
carvings, and jewelry by a group of professional local artists.
After all this excitement why not kick off your boots and unwind by a log
fire in one of Exmoor’s historic coasting inns. In the very heard of
Exmoor’s National Park, right on the edge of the river Exe situates The
Exmoor White Horse Inn, a traditional 16th
century coaching Inn. They
offer an impressive choice of over 150 malt whiskies and fine selection
of Exmoor’s best local real ales, with mouth watering locally sourced
food inspired by Exmoor, featuring some of the West County’s finest
seafood and moorland game. What better way to end a fun filled day on
Exmoor I here you say.
If you are looking for a relaxing weekend escape or leisurely family day
out, come on down and see what happening on Exmoor this September,
you will not be disappointed.
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