Recreation / Entertainment

From adrenalin activities to cultural events and everything in between discover recreational and entertainment providers on Exmoor.

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Tarr Farm Inn

A DESTINATION IN THE HEART OF EXMOOR
Tarr Farm is a beautiful inn dating from the 1600s based in the heart of the Exmoor National Park right by the historic Tarr Steps on the River Barle.
We’ve won numerous awards for our fantastic food. You can book a table in our cosy bar and feast on our hearty bar menu or enjoy our more formal restaurant with a full a la carte menu. If the weather is good, we have tables outside in our garden which overlooks Tarr Steps.
Round it off with a stay in one of our comfortable rooms and take a seat for one of our delicious breakfasts in the morning. We are family friendly and also welcome your four legged friends too.

Wimbleball Lake and Activity Centre

The spectacular Wimbleball Lake, nestled amongst the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, is an unforgettable location for your next family day out or camping adventure.
Whether you’re joining us for the day or staying a little longer, there is a wide range of activities for all ages at the lake, including:

kayaking
canoeing
paddleboarding
sailing
archery
high ropes
walking and cycling
watersports equipment hire
self-launch your own equipment
qualified instructor-led sessions
This 530 acre site has something for the whole family to enjoy. Explore the miles of footpaths and cycle ways or simply sit back, immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the views. Don’t forget the camera – the lake is home to a variety of wildlife. Visitors can expect to find a range of wildfowl, as well as mammalian varieties such as hedgehogs, weasels and, if you are lucky (and quiet!), the iconic Exmoor red deer!

Extending your stay to experience everything Wimbleball has to offer? Pitch up your tent, toast marshmallows and look up to the sky. Wimbleball is a designated dark skies reserve, the perfect spot to stargaze and engage with nature and the outdoors in its greatest form.

Exmoor Adventures

Exmoor Adventures has been delivering adventurous activities and bike hire on Exmoor since 2009.

Located at Porlock Weir, we are perfectly situated for land and sea based activities, suitable for ages 8+.

We offer guided activities with qualified and experienced instructors, as well as bike hire.

Activities include:

Mountain Biking
Kayaking
Archery
Tree Climbing
Stand-up Paddleboarding
Rock Climbing

We also run a Bike Hire service from our base:

Mountain Bike hire from £20
E-Bike hire from £40

We are open to a range of groups including families, individuals, corporate, school, scout, stag and hen parties.

Check out our website for a full range of fun, safe, 5* rated activities that are easy to book!

Root Project

Rooted in the landscape of Exmoor, our aim is to offer up a regenerative working estate and a retreat for natural growing, nutritional workshops, fitness training and consultation. All with a soil to gut philosophy for how we can grow, forage, and eat food in a way that is nourishing for the body and kind to the planet.
We also have a 2 bed cottage within our grounds available to rent for holidays.

Wild about Exmoor

Wild about Exmoor celebrates the beauty of Exmoor National Park both up and below with Stargazing Events (public and private), Astrophotography Courses, Telescope Courses and Guided Walks.

“Supper and Star” Events are held regularly at the two National Park Dark Sky Reserve Hubs – The Exford Bridge Tea Rooms, Exford and The Poltimore Inn Observatory, North Molton.

Bookings for Exford Bridge Tearoom events can be made via our website https://www.wildaboutexmoor.com/, however the bookings for the Poltimore Inn are only made via theirs https://www.thepoltimoreinnnorthmolton.co.uk/stargazing-observatory

Mooryoga

Exmoor based yoga teacher offering….

Weekly yoga classes in Lynton.

Monthly Yoga Nidra meditation events.

Wild Yoga retreats and workshops

I love to teach outdoors as much as I can connecting with the natural world around us, the elements, the seasons and the cycles of the moon.

Porlock Information Centre

Offering information and advice to all looking to learn more about Porlock Vale; walks, things to see and do, where to eat and what’s on. Sales of locally produced crafts and free informational leaflets on Porlock Vale and Exmoor. 01643 863 150

Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre

Outdoor and Environmental Activity Centre

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

The famous Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway was built in 1888, this heritage cliff railway is the UK’s only water powered railway and the highest and steepest water powered railway in the world. This cliff railway and cafe family attraction open daily (Feb – Nov) for all ages and dogs are welcome too!

Channel UK Events CIC

Here at Channel Events our aim is to run engaging and accessible lifestyle events that drive lifelong, self-led participation in physical activity in the outdoors. We are driven by the belief and research that regular physical activity in the outdoor environment has massive physical and mental health benefits. We deliver outdoor events, not only because they are an awesome thing for you to participate in but because it is about much more than just event day, it’s a lifestyle choice. Setting yourself a goal which then leads to regular physical activity, enjoying the outdoors, joining clubs, meeting new people and training for the event makes positive changes in peoples lives. From the moment you enter one of our events you’ve made a lifestyle choice and what a great choice you’ve made, we look forward to seeing you on the start line!

Channel UK Events CIC is a Community Interest Company (CIC) incorporated in October 2018 – A community interest company is a business with primary social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community. Channel Events has always been and will continue to be not-for-profit, firstly as a project of Channel Adventure and now as its own entity.

Dan Brice heads up Channel Events and is completely passionate about every event we organise and deliver. Dan came to the Channel Group 3 years ago bringing the successful Quantock Quake with him, this event is now the finale of The Triple! Through Dan’s passion and drive we are delighted to have incorporated Channel Events as a CIC and look forward to the trail ahead!

Our events could not happen without the amazing support of our Volunteer Tribe! We are very grateful to every single one of them for donating their time to help us deliver fantastic events for you. We do of course look after them as best we can with social events, merchandise, breakfast and drinks on event days. Interested in giving something back to a sport you love, or just have some free time? We are always looking for more volunteers to join the tribe!

Be a warrior by entering an event, become one of the tribe or both!

We’d love to meet you

Simonsbath House Hotel

Hotel (with 10 ensuite rooms an apartment and 3 self catering cottages) catering for Walking Groups, Painting Holidays, Photography Workshops and Stargazing breaks. Open for B&B, Restaurant on-site with A La Carte Menu.

Exmoor National Park Centre, Lynmouth

Find your Exmoor – expert advice, local information, interactive displays, film theatre and more.

Our Centre offers information and inspiration to get the most out of your time on Exmoor.

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.

Shalden Shooting School

Shalden Shooting School offers clay pigeon shooting for individuals and groups, set in a wooded valley near Bampton on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. We have formats to suit those wanting to try clay shooting for the first time through to experienced shots wishing to hone their skills.

For groups of novice shots we run taster sessions where you learn how to shoot clays presented at a variety of angles. The session ends with a chance for the group to compete against each other.

For experienced shots or those taking up the sport, we run lessons on a one to one or shared basis. Lessons are tailored to suit the pupil, covering how to shoot clays at different angles, working on problem areas and teaching all of the safety aspects.

For teams of experienced shots, we run simulated game days where you can test your skills as part of a team shooting random sequences of clays. Sporting practice is also available.

Birds Hill Days

Teaching of outdoor activities. Birds Hill Days based near Taunton, Somerset offer clay shooting, archery and fencing in the gateway to Exmoor. Perfect for hen/stag parties or corporate groups.

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.

Exmoor Bike Sales

Exmoor Bike Sales (part of Exmoor Adventures) supplies brand new and second hand bikes.

As Specialized dealers, you can purchase brand new e-bikes and standard bikes from an authorized store, with expert knowledge and peace of mind.

We can also help out with after sales service and repairs.

Other brands that we work with include Merida and Frog childrens bikes.

You can visit our online store for some of our in-stock bikes, or contact us to find out more.

We are one of the only places in the UK where you can try out e-bikes on the trails before you buy!

Pleasure Dome Theatre Company

We are an artistic collective who utilise the dramatic and beautiful scenery of The Valley of Rocks near Lynton, making Exmoor a cultural destination as well as a tourist hub. We provide outreach programmes and offer opportunities to work within a professional company to aspiring youngsters and enthusiastic older members of the locale alike.

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.

Exmoor Walking Holidays

Our Exmoor walking holidays are based in a comfortable small hotel in the medieval village of Dunster on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The Yarn Market Hotel has been welcoming walkers and walking groups for many years and are walkers themselves. The hotel provides everything a walker will need, such as comfortable accommodation, good food, packed lunches, drying rooms and transport for groups.

Jeremy Scott Racing

Overlooking Wimbleball Lake, Jeremy and Camilla Scott train National Hunt and Flat horses at Higher Holworthy Farm. The horses are exercised around the farm as well at the country lanes, braving the elements and the local traffic. We employ a team of about 15 local specialist riders and travel the country looking for the next winner. Our biggest success stories are Dashel Drasher, who was bred on the farm and won the Grade 1 Ascot Chase, Melodic Rendezvous, winner of the 2013 Tolworth Hurdle Grade 1 at Sandown and Gone To Lunch who was a top class staying chase.

A family run yard, converted from a dairy farm about 15 years ago, their daughters, Georgina and Laura are the future of the business. We continue to farm sheep and cattle as well as the horses. We always have horses for sale or shares available. If you would like to come a taste the hospitality of Higher Holworthy and see the yard, please give us a call to arrange a visit.

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.