{"id":8693,"date":"2026-02-18T15:42:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8693"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:24:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:24:49","slug":"march-on-exmoor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/march-on-exmoor\/","title":{"rendered":"March on Exmoor | Spring Events &#038; What&#8217;s On"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* boe-article-css *\/\n#kad-banner, .headerclass, .topclass, #topbar,\n.footerclass, #containerfooter, .home-footer,\n.wp-megamenu-main-wrapper, .wpmm-nav-wrap,\n#nav-main, .nav-main, #mobile-nav,\n.elementor-location-header, .elementor-location-footer,\n.kad-header-wrap, .kad-desktop-header,\nheader.banner, footer.footer-area,\n#header, #footer, .home-wrapper {\n    display: none !important;\n    visibility: hidden !important;\n    height: 0 !important;\n    overflow: hidden !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n}\nbody { background: #f5f5f0 !important; 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While summer draws the crowds and winter wraps the moor in silence, <strong>spring on Exmoor<\/strong> hits a sweet spot that&#8217;s hard to beat \u2014 the first wild daffodils line the hedgerows, lambs wobble across green hillsides, and the days stretch just long enough for a proper afternoon walk without needing a head torch for the return.\r\n\r\nWhether you&#8217;re a foodie eyeing up the <strong>Taste Exmoor Food &amp; Drink Fair<\/strong>, a stargazer keen to explore Europe&#8217;s first International Dark Sky Reserve, or a family looking for a Mothering Sunday escape, March delivers a packed calendar of events across the national park. This guide rounds up the best things to see and do on Exmoor in March 2026, plus handpicked cottages to make it a proper break.\r\n\r\n<em>Please note: Event dates and details were correct at time of writing. We recommend checking directly with organisers before travelling, as schedules can change.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\r\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 30px 0; border-left: 4px solid #90b284; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">\ud83d\udccb What&#8217;s On in March<\/h3>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#taste-exmoor\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Taste Exmoor Food &amp; Drink Fair<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#guided-walks\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Guided Walks &amp; Outdoor Adventures<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#stargazing\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Stargazing on the Dark Sky Reserve<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#heritage\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Heritage, History &amp; Culture<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#mothering-sunday\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Mothering Sunday &amp; Family Activities<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#beastie-race\"><strong>6.<\/strong> Exmoor Beastie Sailing Race<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#spring-wildlife\"><strong>7.<\/strong> Spring Wildlife &amp; Nature<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#easter\"><strong>8.<\/strong> Easter Holidays<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#where-to-stay\"><strong>9.<\/strong> Where to Stay<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#conclusion\">Plan Your Spring Escape<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 1: TASTE EXMOOR FOOD & DRINK FAIR -->\r\n<h2 id=\"taste-exmoor\">1. Taste Exmoor Food &amp; Drink Fair<\/h2>\r\n<strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday 7 &amp; Sunday 8 March 2026 | <strong>Where:<\/strong> Porlock Village Hall, Porlock\r\n\r\nThe <strong>Taste Exmoor Food &amp; Drink Fair<\/strong> is one of the highlights of the Exmoor spring calendar. Held in the heart of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-visitors-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porlock<\/a>, this popular event brings together the best local producers, artisan food makers, and craft drink specialists from across the national park and surrounding area.\r\n\r\nExpect to find stalls brimming with Exmoor venison, Somerset cheeses, locally brewed ciders and ales, homemade preserves, freshly baked bread, and plenty of free samples to taste your way around. It&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to stock up your holiday cottage kitchen with ingredients you won&#8217;t find in the supermarket.\r\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f What to Expect<\/h4>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Local producers:<\/strong> Exmoor venison, farmhouse cheeses, smoked meats, artisan chocolates<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Drinks:<\/strong> Somerset cider, craft ales, local gins, Exmoor-roasted coffee<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Live demonstrations:<\/strong> Cooking demos using local ingredients<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Family friendly:<\/strong> Free entry for children, relaxed atmosphere<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<strong>Tip:<\/strong> Combine your visit with a walk along the coast to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-visitors-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porlock Weir<\/a> \u2014 it&#8217;s only a mile away and the harbour views are gorgeous in early spring light.\r\n\r\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Porlock-1024x690.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Porlock-1024x690.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Porlock-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Porlock-768x517.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Porlock-1536x1035.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Porlock-2048x1380.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Credit: Neville Stanikk<\/h5>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 2: GUIDED WALKS & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES -->\r\n<h2 id=\"guided-walks\">2. Guided Walks &amp; Outdoor Adventures<\/h2>\r\nMarch is prime walking season on Exmoor. The paths are firming up after winter, the bracken hasn&#8217;t grown tall yet (so the views are wide open), and you&#8217;ll often have entire valleys to yourself. Several guided walks run throughout the month for those who prefer a knowledgeable local leading the way.\r\n<h3>Porlock Pilgrim&#8217;s Trail (27\u201329 March)<\/h3>\r\nThis multi-day guided walk follows an ancient pilgrimage route through some of Exmoor&#8217;s most beautiful countryside. Covering the trails between historic churches and ancient settlements, it&#8217;s a wonderful way to combine walking with local history. The route takes in rolling combes, wooded valleys, and sweeping moorland views.\r\n<h3>Valley of Rocks Walk<\/h3>\r\nOne of Exmoor&#8217;s most dramatic walks is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/circular-walk-valley-rocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">circular walk from Lynton through the Valley of Rocks<\/a>. Towering rock formations, feral goats scrambling across the crags, and panoramic Bristol Channel views make this a year-round favourite \u2014 but in March, the low spring sun picks out every detail in the rock faces and you&#8217;ll have the path largely to yourself.\r\n<h3>Minehead Farmers&#8217; Market<\/h3>\r\nNot a walk in the traditional sense, but the monthly Minehead Farmers&#8217; Market (held on the last Friday of the month) is worth building a day trip around. Browse local produce, then follow it up with a stroll along Minehead seafront or a walk up North Hill for views across the Bristol Channel to Wales.\r\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">\ud83e\udd7e More March Walking Ideas<\/h4>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunster-circular-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dunster Circular Walk<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Castle, deer park, and medieval village (2\u20133 hours)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunkery-horner-wood-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dunkery &amp; Horner Wood<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Ancient oak woodland and Exmoor&#8217;s highest point (3\u20134 hours)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wimbleball-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wimbleball Lake<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Lakeside circuit with wildlife hides (1\u20133 hours)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 3: STARGAZING ON THE DARK SKY RESERVE -->\r\n<h2 id=\"stargazing\">3. Stargazing on the Dark Sky Reserve<\/h2>\r\nExmoor holds the distinction of being Europe&#8217;s first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk\/exmoor-for-everyone\/stargazing-and-dark-skies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Dark Sky Reserve<\/a>, and March offers some of the best stargazing conditions of the year. The winter constellations are still visible early in the evening, spring constellations are rising in the east, and the longer nights give you plenty of time to settle in before the main event begins.\r\n<h3>Stargazing Session \u2014 Friday 6 March<\/h3>\r\nThe Exmoor National Park Authority runs guided stargazing sessions throughout the darker months. These events are led by experienced astronomers who help you navigate the night sky, identify constellations, and spot planets with telescopes. Sessions are weather-dependent, so keep an eye on the forecast and check with the organisers closer to the date.\r\n<h3>Stargazing Supper at Exford \u2014 Thursday 12 March (\u00a355)<\/h3>\r\nFor something truly special, the <strong>Stargazing Supper<\/strong> combines a delicious locally sourced dinner with an after-dark stargazing experience in the village of Exford \u2014 right in the heart of the Dark Sky Reserve. At \u00a355 per person, it includes a three-course supper followed by a guided tour of the night sky. It&#8217;s an unforgettable evening and makes a brilliant gift or date night.\r\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">\u2b50 Stargazing Tips<\/h4>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Best spots:<\/strong> Brendon Two Gates, County Gate car park, Holdstone Hill, Wimbleball Lake<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>What to bring:<\/strong> Warm layers, red-light torch (preserves night vision), binoculars, hot drink<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Moon phase:<\/strong> The best viewing is around new moon \u2014 check dates before you visit<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>From your cottage:<\/strong> Many of our rural cottages have minimal light pollution \u2014 step into the garden and look up<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 4: HERITAGE, HISTORY & CULTURE -->\r\n<h2 id=\"heritage\">4. Heritage, History &amp; Culture<\/h2>\r\nExmoor&#8217;s rich history stretches back thousands of years, and March is a wonderful time to explore it \u2014 the ancient buildings and atmospheric ruins feel even more evocative when wrapped in spring mist and early morning light.\r\n<h3>Yarn Market Hotel Break (9\u201313 March)<\/h3>\r\nThe charming market town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunster-circular-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dunster<\/a> comes alive in early spring. The Yarn Market Hotel, a historic coaching inn set beside Dunster&#8217;s famous octagonal Yarn Market, offers a perfect base for exploring the medieval village. Wander the castle grounds, browse the galleries, and soak in centuries of history over a cream tea.\r\n<h3>Photography Walk \u2014 Saturday 14 March<\/h3>\r\nCapture Exmoor at its most photogenic on a guided photography walk. Spring light is soft and golden, wildflowers are beginning to emerge, and the landscape offers endless compositions. Whether you&#8217;re shooting on a phone or a professional camera, a guided walk helps you find the best angles and hidden spots that casual visitors miss.\r\n<h3>Dunster Castle (National Trust)<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/somerset\/dunster-castle-and-watermill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dunster Castle<\/a> stands dramatically above the village with over 1,000 years of history. The subtropical gardens are particularly lovely in March, when camellias and early magnolias bloom against the backdrop of the medieval fortification. Check the National Trust website for opening times, as the castle and gardens may operate separate seasonal hours.\r\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">\ud83d\udccd More Heritage Highlights<\/h4>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Cleeve Abbey:<\/strong> Remarkably preserved medieval monastery near Washford<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Culbone Church:<\/strong> England&#8217;s smallest parish church, hidden in the woods near Porlock<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tarr Steps:<\/strong> Ancient clapper bridge \u2014 one of Exmoor&#8217;s most iconic landmarks<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>West Somerset Railway:<\/strong> Heritage steam railway running from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lynmouth-1024x671.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lynmouth-1024x671.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lynmouth-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lynmouth-768x504.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lynmouth-1536x1007.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lynmouth.jpeg 1992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Credit: Shaun Davey<\/h5>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 5: MOTHERING SUNDAY & FAMILY ACTIVITIES -->\r\n<h2 id=\"mothering-sunday\">5. Mothering Sunday &amp; Family Activities<\/h2>\r\n<strong>Mothering Sunday: 15 March 2026<\/strong>\r\n\r\nForget the generic box of chocolates \u2014 treat Mum to a weekend on Exmoor instead. A Mothering Sunday escape gives families time together in one of England&#8217;s most beautiful landscapes, with enough activities to keep everyone happy from toddlers to grandparents.\r\n<h3>Willow Heart Workshop at Quince Honey Farm (15 March)<\/h3>\r\nTreat Mum to a hands-on creative experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincehoneyfarm.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quince Honey Farm<\/a> near South Molton. Their <strong>Willow Heart Workshop<\/strong> runs on Sunday 15 March (10am\u201312pm) \u2014 a perfect Mothering Sunday activity. The farm itself is a wonderful family day out \u2014 watch the bees at work, explore the play areas, and refuel at the Nectary Restaurant. Check their <a href=\"https:\/\/quincehoneyfarm.co.uk\/workshops-and-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workshops page<\/a> for booking details.\r\n<h3>Cream Teas<\/h3>\r\nNothing says Mothering Sunday quite like a proper Devon cream tea. Exmoor has no shortage of excellent tea rooms serving warm scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Try the tea rooms at Porlock Weir, the cafes in Dunster, or the village tea rooms in Winsford and Selworthy \u2014 and yes, it&#8217;s cream first in Devon.\r\n<h3>Family Walks<\/h3>\r\nFor a gentle family walk, the path from Selworthy to the Holnicote Estate takes in thatched cottages, a picturesque church, and stunning views across the Vale of Porlock. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wimbleball-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lakeside trails at Wimbleball<\/a> are also excellent for families, with flat paths, wildlife hides, and a cafe for refuelling.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 6: EXMOOR BEASTIE SAILING RACE -->\r\n<h2 id=\"beastie-race\">6. Exmoor Beastie Sailing Race<\/h2>\r\n<strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday 22 March 2026, 12 noon | <strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wimbleball-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wimbleball Lake<\/a>, Brompton Regis\r\n\r\nThe <strong>Exmoor Beastie<\/strong> is one of Exmoor&#8217;s quirkiest sporting events \u2014 an annual mass Pursuit Race around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swlakestrust.org.uk\/wimbleball-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wimbleball reservoir<\/a>, organised by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbleballsc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wimbleball Sailing Club<\/a>. Named after the legendary Beast of Exmoor (the big cat said to roam the moor), it draws competitors from across the South West and it&#8217;s a great spectator event even if you&#8217;re not a sailor.\r\n\r\nWimbleball Lake sits in a stunning valley setting within the national park, and the surrounding area offers walking trails, a cafe, and a picnic area \u2014 so you can easily make a day of it. The Activity Centre, located right on the lake shore, provides information about all the watersports and activities available throughout the year.\r\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">\ud83d\udccd Wimbleball Lake Quick Facts<\/h4>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9NU<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Parking:<\/strong> \u00a32 (1hr), \u00a33 (3hrs), \u00a36 (all day)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Walking:<\/strong> Short 1.3-mile dam walk or challenging 9-mile lakeside circuit<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Facilities:<\/strong> Cafe, toilets, picnic areas, Dark Sky Discovery Hub<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 7: SPRING WILDLIFE & NATURE -->\r\n<h2 id=\"spring-wildlife\">7. Spring Wildlife &amp; Nature<\/h2>\r\nMarch marks the great Exmoor awakening. After the quiet of winter, the moor bursts with new life \u2014 and if you time your visit right, you&#8217;ll witness some of nature&#8217;s most heartwarming moments.\r\n<h3>Lambing Season<\/h3>\r\nOne of the true joys of a March visit is seeing newborn lambs across the Exmoor hillsides. The farming calendar means lambing typically runs from late February through March, and there are few sights more charming than watching lambs take their wobbly first steps against a backdrop of rolling Devon and Somerset countryside. Drive the lanes between Porlock and Exford or around the Brendon Hills and you&#8217;re almost guaranteed to spot them.\r\n<h3>Red Deer<\/h3>\r\nExmoor is home to England&#8217;s largest wild red deer herd \u2014 around 3,000 animals roaming the moor. March sees the deer beginning to form their spring groups, and early mornings near Dunkery Beacon, Haddon Hill, or the Horner valley offer excellent chances of sighting them. A pair of binoculars and a quiet approach are all you need.\r\n<h3>Snowdrops &amp; Spring Flowers<\/h3>\r\nFebruary&#8217;s snowdrop displays often linger into early March, particularly in the sheltered combes and churchyards. By mid-March, wild daffodils, primroses, and wood anemones take over, carpeting the woodland floors in the valleys around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunkery-horner-wood-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horner Wood<\/a> and Selworthy.\r\n<h3>Spring Migrants &amp; Exmoor Ponies<\/h3>\r\nBirdwatchers will enjoy the arrival of the first spring migrants \u2014 wheatears on the open moor and chiffchaffs in the woodlands are among the earliest. Meanwhile, the hardy <strong>Exmoor ponies<\/strong> \u2014 the moor&#8217;s most iconic residents \u2014 are grazing on the open hillsides all year round. March often sees mares with young foals, making for wonderful wildlife encounters.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 8: EASTER HOLIDAYS -->\r\n<h2 id=\"easter\">8. Easter Holidays<\/h2>\r\n<strong>School Easter holidays begin around 27 March 2026<\/strong>, making the last week of the month one of the busiest (and most exciting) times on Exmoor. If you&#8217;re planning a family Easter break, now is the time to book.\r\n\r\nEaster on Exmoor brings egg hunts at stately homes, special events at local attractions, and longer days that make it easy to pack in coastal walks, cream teas, and wildlife watching. Dunster Castle, Quince Honey Farm, and the West Somerset Railway typically run special Easter programmes \u2014 check their websites closer to the date for details.\r\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #5a7a50;\">\ud83d\udc23 Easter Planning Tips<\/h4>\r\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Book early:<\/strong> Easter cottages go quickly \u2014 secure your dates as soon as possible<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Flexible dates:<\/strong> Arriving mid-week often gives you better availability and value<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Self-catering advantage:<\/strong> A cottage kitchen means no restaurant queues on Easter Sunday<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Pack for all weathers:<\/strong> March can serve sunshine and showers in the same afternoon<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/easter-holiday-cottages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Your Easter Cottage \u2192<\/a><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"kad-wp-gallery276\" class=\"kad-wp-gallery kt-gallery-column-3 init-isotope-intrinsic reinit-isotope kad-light-wp-gallery clearfix rowtight\" data-fade-in=\"1\" data-iso-selector=\".g_item\" data-iso-style=\"masonry\" data-iso-filter=\"false\"><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.393442622951%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade-366x243.jpeg\" width=\"366\" height=\"243\" alt=\"Cascade Cottage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade.jpeg 2134w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade-1024x679.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade-1536x1018.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade-2048x1357.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade-366x243.jpeg 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cascade-732x486.jpeg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-scaled.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.393442622951%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-scaled-366x243.jpeg\" width=\"366\" height=\"243\" alt=\"Plum Tree Cottage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-1536x1020.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-2048x1360.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-scaled-366x243.jpeg 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Plum-Tree-scaled-732x486.jpeg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:69.945355191257%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls-366x256.jpeg\" width=\"366\" height=\"256\" alt=\"The Pony Stalls\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls.jpeg 1560w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls-1024x715.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls-768x537.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls-1536x1073.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls-366x256.jpeg 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pony-stalls-732x512.jpeg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-scaled.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.939890710383%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-scaled-366x245.jpeg\" width=\"366\" height=\"245\" alt=\"Grist Mill\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-1024x685.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-768x514.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-1536x1028.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-2048x1371.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-scaled-366x245.jpeg 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/grist-mill-scaled-732x490.jpeg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-scaled.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:67.486338797814%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-scaled-366x247.jpeg\" width=\"366\" height=\"247\" alt=\"Harbour House Studio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-1024x691.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-1536x1036.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-2048x1381.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-scaled-366x247.jpeg 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Harbour-House-scaled-732x494.jpeg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"grid_item kt_item_fade_in kad_gallery_fade_in gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-scaled.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"lightboxhover\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:64.754098360656%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-scaled-366x237.jpeg\" width=\"366\" height=\"237\" alt=\"Hawthorn Cottage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-1024x664.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-768x498.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-1536x996.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-2048x1328.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-scaled-366x237.jpeg 366w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hawthorn-Cottage-scaled-732x474.jpeg 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" class=\"light-dropshaddow\"\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- SECTION 9: WHERE TO STAY - COTTAGE TABLE -->\r\n<h2 id=\"where-to-stay\">9. Where to Stay<\/h2>\r\nMake the most of your March break by staying in one of our handpicked holiday cottages. We&#8217;ve selected properties near the key events and locations featured in this guide, so you can spend less time driving and more time exploring.\r\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\r\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #90b284; color: white;\">\r\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Cottage<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Location<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Sleeps<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Book<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Plum Tree Cottage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Porlock<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">6<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\/plum-tree-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Grist Mill<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Dunster<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">8<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dunster\/grist-mill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Cascade Cottage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Exford<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">6<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-exford\/cascade-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Hawthorn Cottage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Barbrook, Nr Lynton<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">6<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynton\/hawthorn-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>The Pony Stalls<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Brompton Regis<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">6<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-brendon-hill\/pony-stalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Harbour House Studio<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Porlock Weir<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">2<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock-weir\/harbour-house-studio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/all-cottages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse All Spring Cottages \u2192<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- FAQ SECTION -->\r\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto;\">\r\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">What events are on Exmoor in March 2026?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">March 2026 on Exmoor features the Taste Exmoor Food &amp; Drink Fair (7\u20138 March), guided stargazing sessions, the Stargazing Supper at Exford (12 March), a photography walk (14 March), the Porlock Pilgrim&#8217;s Trail (27\u201329 March), and the Exmoor Beastie sailing race at Wimbleball Lake (22 March). Mothering Sunday falls on 15 March, and Easter holidays begin around 27 March.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">What is the weather like on Exmoor in March?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">March on Exmoor brings a mix of spring sunshine, showers, and the occasional frosty morning. Temperatures typically range from 4\u201311\u00b0C, with higher ground being cooler and more exposed. Pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy walking boots. The weather can change quickly on the moor, so be prepared for all conditions even on a sunny day.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Is March a good time to visit Exmoor?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">March is an excellent time to visit Exmoor. You&#8217;ll enjoy quieter paths and roads compared to summer, spring flowers and lambing season, longer daylight hours than winter, and a packed events calendar. Accommodation is also often better value than peak summer months, making it ideal for a countryside escape.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">What family activities are there on Exmoor in March?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Families can enjoy the Taste Exmoor Food Fair, the Willow Heart Workshop at Quince Honey Farm (15 March), gentle walks around Wimbleball Lake, wildlife spotting (lambs, deer, Exmoor ponies), Dunster Castle, and cream teas in charming village tea rooms. Mothering Sunday (15 March) is a popular time for family breaks, and the Easter holidays begin at the end of the month.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Can you go stargazing on Exmoor in March?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Yes \u2014 Exmoor is Europe&#8217;s first International Dark Sky Reserve and March offers excellent stargazing conditions. Guided sessions run in early March, and the Stargazing Supper at Exford (12 March, \u00a355) combines dinner with a guided night sky tour. For self-guided stargazing, head to high moorland spots like Brendon Two Gates or County Gate on a clear night.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">When do the Easter holidays start in 2026?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Most English schools break up for Easter around Friday 27 March 2026, with holidays running through to mid-April. Easter cottages on Exmoor are in high demand, so we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred property and dates.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<!-- CONCLUSION -->\r\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\">Plan Your Spring Escape<\/h2>\r\nFrom the aroma of local cheeses at the Taste Exmoor Fair to the silence of a midnight stargazing session, March on Exmoor delivers a calendar packed with reasons to visit. The lambs are in the fields, the wildflowers are pushing through, the paths are quiet, and the welcome is as warm as ever.\r\n\r\nWhether you&#8217;re planning a Mothering Sunday treat, an Easter family adventure, or simply a few days of walking and fresh air, a self-catering cottage gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace \u2014 with a cosy base to return to at the end of each day.\r\n\r\n<!-- BOTTOM CTA BANNER -->\r\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e5631 0%, #3d8b5a 100%); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; margin-top: 40px; text-align: center; box-sizing: border-box;\">\r\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 22px;\">Ready to Explore Exmoor This Spring?<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 16px;\">Browse our collection of handpicked holiday cottages across Exmoor National Park.<\/p>\r\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #5a7a50; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/all-cottages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find Your Perfect Cottage \u2192<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- END MOBILE FIX WRAPPER -->\n\n<!-- STAY NEARBY WIDGET -->\n<div style=\"margin-top:50px; padding-top:40px; border-top:2px solid #e7e5e4;\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom:30px;\">\n<span style=\"display:inline-block; padding:5px 16px; background:rgba(144,178,132,0.12); border-radius:50px; font-size:10px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:3px; color:#90b284; margin-bottom:12px;\">Stay Nearby<\/span>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:36px; font-weight:500; color:#1c1917; margin:0 0 8px 0;\">Stay on Exmoor<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#78716c; font-size:16px; max-width:500px; margin:0 auto;\">Handpicked holiday cottages for your spring break<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:20px;\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\/plum-tree-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2086\/264d0684-c30c-46db-a3f6-720607ae6348.jpg\" alt=\"Plum Tree Cottage\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:#1c1917; margin-bottom:4px;\">Plum Tree Cottage<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px; color:#78716c; margin-bottom:10px;\">Porlock &middot; Sleeps 6<\/div>\n<span style=\"display:inline-block; background:#90b284; color:white; padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">Check Availability<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dunster\/ruffles-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/1765\/628fb4c5-421f-4b48-9419-d1ae080a46cb.jpg\" alt=\"Ruffles Cottage\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:#1c1917; margin-bottom:4px;\">Ruffles Cottage<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px; color:#78716c; margin-bottom:10px;\">Dunster &middot; Sleeps 4<\/div>\n<span style=\"display:inline-block; background:#90b284; color:white; padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">Check Availability<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-exford\/wool-barn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3695\/e442436f-7894-480f-b056-2aa9cb73d9e9.jpg\" alt=\"The Wool Barn\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:#1c1917; margin-bottom:4px;\">The Wool Barn<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px; color:#78716c; margin-bottom:10px;\">Exford &middot; Sleeps 8<\/div>\n<span style=\"display:inline-block; background:#90b284; color:white; padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">Check Availability<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock-weir\/coachman-s-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/1743\/ac61b87a-7585-49a5-8dff-c7ae27d23c31.jpg\" alt=\"Coachmans Cottage\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:#1c1917; margin-bottom:4px;\">Coachmans Cottage<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px; color:#78716c; margin-bottom:10px;\">Porlock Weir &middot; Sleeps 2<\/div>\n<span style=\"display:inline-block; background:#90b284; color:white; padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">Check Availability<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-minehead\/vikings-annexe\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3576\/f4a492ea-44d3-40b0-a82b-870ddac85430.jpg\" alt=\"Vikings Annexe\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:#1c1917; margin-bottom:4px;\">Vikings Annexe<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px; color:#78716c; margin-bottom:10px;\">Minehead &middot; Sleeps 4<\/div>\n<span style=\"display:inline-block; background:#90b284; color:white; padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">Check Availability<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\/stockham-farm\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2584\/43c7eafb-c8e2-4c3b-bde7-2c44242a8dee.jpg\" alt=\"Stockham Farm\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:#1c1917; margin-bottom:4px;\">Stockham Farm<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px; color:#78716c; margin-bottom:10px;\">Dulverton &middot; Sleeps 4<\/div>\n<span style=\"display:inline-block; background:#90b284; color:white; padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">Check Availability<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynton\/the-cottage-at-woodlands\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration:none; color:inherit;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/4436\/2b9aae66-0456-45ba-a72a-f741489d0f5b.jpg\" alt=\"The Cottage at Woodlands\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif; font-size:20px; font-weight:600; color:#1c1917; margin-bottom:4px;\">The Cottage at Woodlands<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px; color:#78716c; margin-bottom:10px;\">Lynton &middot; Sleeps 2<\/div>\n<span style=\"display:inline-block; background:#90b284; color:white; padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">Check Availability<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff; 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