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