Creative – Exmoor National Park

Creative

For centuries Exmoor has been an inspiration to countless artists, crafters, writers and more. Today the moors and coast continue to inspire creatives from traditional makers to digital creators.

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Nomad Architecture

Nomad Architecture was established with the goal of exploring the word ‘home’. Our home is Exmoor, its extraordinary landscapes and its surrounding villages and towns.

Good architecture comes from understanding the people and places that make our work possible. We think a home can only be fully understood by experiencing it mindfully and seeing how its occupants use and shape it to make it their own. By exploring these ideas, we learn what ‘home’ means to our clients.

We appreciate how our surroundings can greatly impact our well-being and enjoyment of a space. From the start of the design process, we prioritize people and strive to bring joy to the places we create. Whether it’s an old or new home, we want to help you discover its unique identity.

Exmoor Magazine

Exmoor Magazine, established in 1997, is a rather special, locally-owned, locally-produced quarterly for all who love Exmoor, North Devon and the Quantocks.

It is a features-led, high-quality publication collected and loved by locals and visitors alike.

The magazine is a huge local advocate, networking and supporting all local businesses and community groups as well as being an asset to Exmoor National Park.

Molton Monthly Magazine

Molton Monthly Magazine is the independent community news and business advertising publication established in 2007 to serve North Devon and Exmoor.

The award-winning 64 page magazine is an Exmoor National Park Partner and a North Devon Biosphere Business Partner, helping to promote sustainability and support local jobs and businesses to create a thriving rural economy and keep isolated communities connected. It focuses on local news, features, photos and what’s on listings, plus a comprehensive business advertising service and index.

It is printed on recyclable, carbon neutral paper using solar power as part of its commitment to sustainability. It won the inaugural North Devon Flourishing Culture Awards for rural community engagement in 2025, became the South West Rural Enterprise Champion in 2023 and was recognised by Age UK for continuing to support communities through the Covid pandemic.

More than 5,500 copies are delivered free, door to door, in the last week of each month to homes and businesses in North Molton, South Molton, Chulmleigh, Chittlehampton, East & West Buckland, Swimbridge, Bishops Nympton, Kings Nympton, Heddon, Alswear, Heasley Mill, Rose Ash, Bish Mill, Clapworthy Mill, George & Queens Nympton. There are also pick-up points around South Molton, Pathfields Business Park, Atherington, Umberleigh, Chawleigh, Chittlehamholt and select North Devon and Exmoor pubs.

Talorcan Special Projects

Producing Mild steel structures and sculptures utilising as many reclaimed and recycled materials as possible. Art works and photography depicting nature.

Lynmouth Soapery

Makers of handcrafted soaps, stockists of skincare products & accessories.

The Woven Briar

I am a first generation shepherd and fibre producer raising rare breed sheep for their fleeces and meat.

I work with a blade shearer to get the best quality out of my wool, and complete the whole journey from field to fabric right here on Exmoor.

I also teach spinning and weaving from my workshop in Ford.

Aj Sylvester Photography

Photographing families, newborn babies – capturing their precious moments

View it 360 Ltd.

Business to business media production; video, photography, virtual tours, web platforms

Crampton Creations

Hi, quite simply I make handmade wooden games, game accessories, homeware items and gifts. From chessboards, cribbage sets, lamps, bottle openers, phone holders to my take on some old pub games. All items for sale are made by me in a very small workshop located on the fringes of Exmoor National Park in deepest darkest Somerset from solid hardwoods. I am based out of Windfall Furniture, Sea Lane Dunster where my dad makes beautiful live edge furniture.

If you have a spare minute, please take a look at my Etsy shop to see what I have currently available, I offer free postage on all items shipped to mainland UK only.

Many Thanks, Luke Ahern.

Matthew Tapp Design

Full service marketing team providing quality website design, hosting & support plus logo design, branding, SEO, copywriting and other marketing services.

Border Country Belts

Border Country Belts make heavy gauge oak bark tanned leather belts with solid bronze buckles inspired by the wildlife and landscape of Exmoor. Designed and made near the Devon / Somerset border they combine traditional craft skills, ancient manufacturing processes and natural materials. A special but practical belt, popular with both men and women who live on the land or just love the country and don’t want their trousers falling down. The full range of buckle designs and belt sizes, including a bespoke made-to-measure option can be ordered online at bordercountrybelts.co.uk or a selection of belts can be seen, tried on for size and even purchased at Lance Nicholsons outdoor equipment shop in Dulverton.

Echo Candles

Echo is a small family run business in deep Somerset hand-pouring beautiful candles. 100% soy wax is blended with unique, sustainably sourced fragrances. Our ethics underline everything we do in sourcing, creating and delivering our gorgeous range of candles.

Exmoor Glass Ltd

Small friendly shop making and selling handmade glass Jewellery, glass and other unusual gifts.

Roots & Feathers

We are a family business based in Exmoor National Park inspired by the beautiful and wild landscape.

We hold creative art classes intertwined with the seasons and inspired by the landscape and coastline.

We teach yoga classes and hold workshops indoors as well as outdoors whether it’s on the beach, on the moors or in the woods combined with forest bathing in harmony with nature.

We also organise seasonal walks to learn more about plants and trees and what is around us depending on the seasons.

Sarah Watson Catering

With many years of experience in event and private catering we pride ourselves on quality food and service using the best local Exmoor and south west produce from land and sea.

Made In Dunster

We make a wide range of contemporary homewares & gifts here and in the garden!

We specialise in pottery, succulents in pots, lampshades, cushions, clocks, cards, oilcloth bags and jewellery.

We welcome commissions and wholesale.

Hortus Paradisi

As a small BALI registered garden design and build company, myself Suzie Topping mhort(rhs) and Danny Jones have been successfully creating gardens for over 20 years. Working with private clients, companies and designers, such as Alan Titchmarsh, PC Landscapes, The Outdoor Room, and Dave Green, of whom we won gold at RHS Hampton Court for his ‘stop and pause’ garden, along with best construction and best in category. We pride ourselves on our professional service, reliability and quality of work.

Georgina King Artist

Artist painting contemporary abstracted landscapes, created en plein air and with site-specific wild pigments from Exmoor. Paintings, Giclee prints and cards available.

Wild Wellies ( Tales & Treasures!)

Outdoor Education & Forest school sessions for ALL ages – Forest School in my Exmoor Wood or brought direct to you. Exploration & learning through adventure.

Elizabeth Victoria Art

Illustrator and Mural Artist based in Exmoor (North Devon).

I am an illustrator and mural artist based in North Devon, having travelled extensively across the UK living in various National Parks – Lake District, Cairngorms, Snowdonia and Exmoor – for my inspiration.

My style focuses on illustrated maps, travel and wildlife including for holiday cottages, hotels and tourism websites and industries.

My clients include the National Trust, Visit Lynton & Lynmouth, The Bath Hotel in Lynmouth and various holiday cottages across Devon and Somerset.

Seven Fables

Bookshop and gallery selling originals, limited edition prints, jewellery and ceramics.

David George Surveying & Conservation

Specialist advice on the Survey, repair and alterations fall property specialising in heritage and historic buildings

larch wood timber buildings ltd

Larch wood timber buildings Ltd create beautiful creative timber buildings to suit the individual needs of the client.

Small firm based in Wiveliscombe Somerset with years o building the quirky and interesting behind us.

utilising different methods from traditional timber framing to roundwood building, we can design and produce bespoke buildings tailored to the site requirements.

Using local sustainable timber and natural building products we aim to build low impact efficient spaces, we can use timber from your own woodlands if you have access to that resource.

Get in touch to discuss:

roundwood timber framing and roundhouses

traditional timber framing

agricultural barns and equestrian buildings

domestic office spaces and ancillary use buildings

bespoke commissions including bridges and benches and even bird hides

or anything else you can challenge us with

Info@larch-wood.co.uk

@larch.wood

Jill Davies Artist

Artist and Illustrator, working in paint, mixed media and lino print. Commissions taken for pictures, cards and other design work.

Dale Cherry Photographer

Dale Cherry is an award winning press photographer based on Exmoor in Somerset, covering a wide variety of photographic assignments for national newspapers & magazines.

Dale’s press photography clients include:
The Mail on Sunday, Daily Telegraph, Daily Record, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, The Independent, Sunday Mirror, Daily Express, News of the World, Hello, The Herald, Glasgow Evening Times,, The Times Saturday Magazine, Love it Magazine, Toronto Star.

Dale can provide stunning images for pr and corporate use.
Here are just a few of Dale’s corporate photography clients:
The Reading Agency, Federation of small businesses, The Co-op, Clydesdale Bank, Carl Zeiss, Willows farm village, The Girls Brigade – Firm Foundations, Arriva, Jeans for Genes, National Pharmacy Association, Candy Industry, The Aspect Prize, Blacks outdoor retail.

Using the latest digital technology high quality images can be transmitted anywhere in the world in minutes.
Dale has won several awards for his photography. His sport portfolio includes an image of Venus Williams that won the Nikon picture of the tournament award at The Wimbledon tennis championships. Dale has also won press photography awards photography awards from Kodak and Ilford.
If you have a project that could benefit from high quality photography call:

Dale Cherry photographer
phone: 07973 725848

Fine Furnishings By Victoria

Beautifully designed hand pleated curtains, pelmets & roman blinds- lined & interlined and made in the traditional way to the highest quality.
Lampshades, bench cushions & scatter cushions made to order with your choice of co-ordinating fabrics.

I offer an extensive range of fabrics to suit most tastes & decor. I can advise on the best styles of curtains or blinds to suit your home and suggest imaginative ways to make your curtains or blinds truly unique with bespoke finishing touches.

I also supply curtains poles, tie backs & other accessories.

Barnbuskers Ceilidh Band

We are a ceilidh and barn dance band based in West Somerset and we play for birthday parties, weddings, anniversary parties, work Christmas parties, as well as village hall events and fund-raisers. We bring our own caller, who will explain the dances with a walkthrough before the dance starts and remind everyone what to do as the dance progresses. So even if no-one has been to a barn dance previously, our caller will have you dancing in no time, and it will definitely be fun!

The music is provided by the band of fiddle, accordion, bass and clarinet. We can do different-sized bands to suit your budget – so if it’s a small event, you might just need a duo (eg fiddle and accordion).

In addition to the barn dances, our band leader Judy also does weekly hour-long dances in Watchet in Minehead, with recorded music, so you can get your fix of weekly barndancing fun. These are currently at 5pm on Wednesday at the Minehead Rugby Club, and 6pm on Thursday at the Watchet Bowling Club.

Salt Wood Studio

Rural graphic design and branding studio. Focused on farming and rural businesses.

Repotorial Weddings

Professional Wedding Photographer, Devon. 20 years experience. Luxury yet relaxed wedding imagery combining reportage and editorial photography.

I’m predominantly a photographer / creative who loves nothing more than to capture the essence and memories of these once in a lifetime moments for you to cherish for years to come.
I’ve been shooting weddings in a documentary style for nearly 20 years now but have followed my heart to move well away from traditional wedding styles (rigid formal group shots) to incorporate a mix of reportage (documentary or candid captures) with editorial bridal portraits allowing me to capture what I believe are the very best parts of any wedding: the people, the details and the emotion.
It is from this blend of Reportage and Editorial that I coined Repotorial (REPOrtage and ediTORIAL) a mix of two classic and enduring styles.

Andrew Joynes Interiors

Transforming interiors with bespoke decorative finishes, murals, trompe l’oeil, furniture restoration , wood ageing and creative paint effects. From traditional decorating to artisan craftsmanship, adding character to homes and businesses. Exmoor based

Melody Art

Our Life in Exmoor National Park: Painting by artist Melody Hawtin B.A.Hons and Photography by David Hawtin

Here in Exmoor National Park, the light has a beautiful quality that draws out the subtle tones of this ever changing landscape. Rich colours of gorse and heather through the summer months and the rich reds of bracken during the autumn and winter months. To live, paint and take photographs in this place is a dream for an artist.

We are based in Porlock, a working village in the heart of Exmoor National Park, an area from which we draw our inspiration. You will find our Gallery on the High Street and our Studio / Gallery a short distance away, both locations allow us to exhibit our work throughout the year, alternately please visit our online shop where you can view and purchase original paintings and fine art Giclée prints of selected works. Most work can be delivered free within mainland UK and at cost for other locations.

Nick Thorne ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Creative. Residential. Architecture.

Nestled on the edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset we specialise in award winning home extensions, barn conversions and new build homes.

Over 27 years experience working with private clients in the residential sector, we have an exceptional record in achieving planning permission for challenging sites within Exmoor National Park, conservation areas and on listed buildings.

If you would like to discuss an upcoming project or the services that we provide then please give us a call for a chat.

Handmade Exmoor & Exmoor Tweed

Welcome, I am a unique and dedicated self taught maker, my love for Exmoor and surrounding area from a simple sketch to a beautiful piece of art, lampshade, photographer & Textile artist.

I keep a flock of rare breed sheep bringing sheep to shop products and produce award winning Exmoor Tweed here in store.

West Somerset Radio

Local community radio station

Essence Gallery

Essence Gallery is home to my art work . I enjoy working in a variety of mediums including; watercolour, soft pastels & graphite. I have been an artist for nearly 30 years and have completed many Animal and Pet Portrait commissions as well as landscape, wildlife paintings and work of a more abstract nature.

Paper Pixels

My name is Colin Matthews and I’m a West Somerset based graphic designer and print supplier. I’ve been combining creative ideas and imagination with technical know how for over 25 years. I can design and print a wide range of marketing and promotional materials, including business stationery, brochures, leaflets, flyers, menus, newsletters, adverts, posters and much more. If your business needs a logo design or branding identity – I can do that too.

I design in-house but outsource the printing, finding you the right balance between value and quality. The low prices reflect these lower overhead costs. Whether your business is large or small, your project will have my full attention.

Scentsational Sizzlers®

Home fragrance items

Woodpecker Millinery

From my studio at The Old Schoolhouse in Lynmouth I create bespoke caps and hats to vintage and classic designs from a choice of luxury tweeds, wools and cloths for ladies, gents and children alike. I also create a few stock pieces which can be found in local artisan shops selling Exmoor products and at local markets and fairs. Commissions are welcome. Taylor made options could include use of your own fabric, hidden pockets, personalised name labels or variations to patterns. Perfect personalised luxury gifts or an opportunity to have that unique and well fitted hat you could never find in the shops.

Moira Morriss Memorials

Memorial Mason and stonecarver.
We are a stonemasons and monumental masonry company specialising in supplying and installing individually designed memorials, headstones and cremation plaques. We pride ourselves on a caring personal service to make choosing a memorial for a loved one easier.

Olenka Design

Folk-inspired wallcoverings and fabric. Eco paints.

Celebrating diversity and cultural heritage we love to explore connections between past and present times to create truly unique designs. Our striking floral patterns embody traditional folk art with a modern colour palette. Our mission is to inspire and encourage creativity in your renovation project, helping you achieve your decorating goals and create a beautiful home that reflects your personality.

Our wallpapers and fabrics are printed in the UK by established manufacturers, where the experienced staff make sure the products meet all the standard UK requirements and guarantee the best quality.

We are pleased to offer Victory Colours eco paint collection. Their lovely eco paints, that are virtually VOC free, have recently achieved best in class (Gold) for low emissions and great indoor air quality.

RosemaryTree

RosemaryTree offers a unique blend of garden design, horticulture, garden advisory sessions and workshops to clients across Exmoor and the South West.

Working with private, residential gardens as well as businesses and landowners to transform gardens and implement beautiful planting all year-round.

Having a wealth of experience in professional horticulture with over 10 years experience, including at RHS Rosemoor, as well as a Foundation Degree in Garden Design at distinction level – I offer a unique blend of horticultural and design skills. Living for over 3 years (and loving!) life in the heart of Exmoor I appreciate just how robust plants and gardens must be to endure our winters and unique climate & landscape.

Creating gardens that serve people and the planet is at the heart of Rosemary Tree; specialising in wildlife friendly plants, using sustainable materials with a reduced carbon footprint where possible. Through bespoke, thoughtful, professional garden design and a collaborative approach we can bring your outdoor space to life, together!

The foundation and ethos underpinning RosemaryTree is a belief in the garden as a sanctuary, a place for life’s highs and lows as well as the everyday….A place to pause, decompress, to reconnect with ourselves and with nature as well to create and share special memories.

Wildly In Love

Wildly In Love started life solely capturing weddings across the UK, but as the business has grown and relationships have been made, it became apparent that there was a demand for family and pet photography as the newly wedded couples wanted to continue using my services. As a result, I now offer –

– Wedding Photography

– Family Photography

– Pet Photography

– Equine Photography

– Portrait Photography

– Commercial Photography

I have a BA Hons in Documentary Photography and a passion for making unique and personal work for my clients. I like to understand their needs and create work that is personal to them and has real meaning.

Woodfellas

Carpentry, timber supplies, bespoke timber products, sawmill, mobile chainsaw mill to deal with big trees, Tractor and forwarder for hire.