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Local Events 2024

Fantastic local events worth experiencing

Exmoor and West Somerset host some fantastic and unique events throughout the year, so no matter when you visit there is bound to be something happening! 

February - Snow Drop Valley
See beautiful Snowdrops at Wheddon Cross, in a privately owned remote hidden valley

February - Exmoor Food Festival

Eat your way across Exmoor!

April - Somerset Stages Rally

A classic off road rally across around 40 miles of Exmoor!

April - Steaming to the Coast Trail Run

A non-competitive trail run of differing lengths, comprising a ride on the West Somerset Railway and run back to the start line across beautiful West Somerset

June - Exmoor Perambulation

A 15 or 30 mile walk or run around the historic original boundary of Exmoor Forest

July - Exmoor Explorer

Non-competitive Mountain bike event in the heart of Exmoor

July - Dunster Country Fair

West Somerset's biggest country show, great fun for all the family!

July - Dunster Archery Week

Set on the grounds below the iconic Dunster Castle, Archers take part in the Grand Western Archery Society Championship

August - Dunster Show

The biggest agricultural show in West Somerset

August - Minehead Bay Festival

FREE, one-day festival which promises a day of fun by the beach with a fantastic mix of music, art, and cultural activities for all ages plus fantastic food!

September - Somerset Coast Challenge

100km Trail Ultra or Trail Marathon starting Minehead and finishing at Brean Down

October - Minehead Triathlon

Open water coastal sprint triathlon

October to November - Exmoor Dark Skies Festival

Celebrate and Explore Exmoor after dark with a series of astronomy events based in Europe's first dark sky reserve!

December - Dunster Winter Festival

A celebration of Christmas in the medieval village of Dunster

Various Dates - West Somerset Railway Steam Gala's

The WSR hosts several special weekends featuring guest steam and diesel engines on

the longest heritage line in the country

Past Events

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