{"id":9128,"date":"2026-04-01T14:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/april-on-exmoor-events\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:57:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:57:32","slug":"april-on-exmoor-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/april-on-exmoor-2\/","title":{"rendered":"April on Exmoor 2026 | Events Update"},"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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Book your cottage today.<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #5a7a50; padding: 16px 36px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Cottages &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- INTRODUCTION -->\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">April is when Exmoor truly comes alive. The moors are dotted with newborn lambs, bluebells carpet the ancient woodlands, migrant birds return to the valleys, and the longer days bring a warmth that makes exploring this stunning national park an absolute joy.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Whether you&#8217;re looking for family-friendly Easter activities, guided walks with local experts, heritage railway adventures, or simply a peaceful cottage retreat surrounded by nature, there&#8217;s something happening across Exmoor throughout April 2026. Here&#8217;s our complete guide to the best events and things to do.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #a8a29e; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Image Credit: Neville Stanikk<\/div>\n\n<!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f0; padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; margin: 40px 0; border-left: 4px solid #90b284;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #90b284; font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 24px;\">What&#8217;s On This April<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\">\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#easter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Easter at Dunster Castle<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#lambing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Lambing Experiences on Exmoor<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#walking-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>3.<\/strong> North Devon &amp; Exmoor Walking Festival<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#guided-walks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Exmoor Society Guided Walks<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#railway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>5.<\/strong> West Somerset Railway<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#wildlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>6.<\/strong> Wildlife Safaris &amp; Rockpooling<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#dulverton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7.<\/strong> Dulverton Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#porlock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>8.<\/strong> Porlock Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#watchet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>9.<\/strong> Watchet &amp; East Quay<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#coming-soon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>10.<\/strong> Coming in May<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>11.<\/strong> Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">You might also enjoy our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/easter-on-exmoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easter on Exmoor 2026 Family Activities Guide<\/a>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/spring-wildlife-on-exmoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Wildlife on Exmoor guide<\/a>, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/easter-walks-on-exmoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easter Walks on Exmoor<\/a> for more spring inspiration.<\/div>\n\n<!-- 1. EASTER AT DUNSTER CASTLE -->\n<h2 id=\"easter\">1. Easter at Dunster Castle<\/h2>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/somerset\/dunster-castle-and-watermill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dunster Castle<\/a> is the centrepiece of Easter on Exmoor, with a packed programme of events running throughout April.\n\n<h3>Easter Trail: Motte &amp; Bailey Investigate the Siege of Dunster<\/h3>\n<strong>28 March &ndash; 19 April<\/strong> &middot; 10:00am &ndash; 3:45pm daily &middot; <strong>&pound;3.50 per trail<\/strong> (includes chocolate egg)\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Follow time-travelling characters Motte &amp; Bailey through the castle gardens, cracking clues about the English Civil War siege of Dunster Castle. A brilliant family-friendly trail with a chocolate egg reward at the end &mdash; with vegan and Free From options available.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Siege of Dunster Tour<\/h3>\n<strong>4 &ndash; 19 April<\/strong> &middot; 1:00pm &ndash; 2:00pm\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Travel back in time as the dramatic story of the English Civil War siege unfolds around you. A guided tour through one of Exmoor&#8217;s most dramatic chapters of history.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Festival of Blossom<\/h3>\n<strong>30 March &ndash; 20 May<\/strong> &middot; 10:00am &ndash; 5:00pm\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Celebrate spring with beautiful blossom displays across the castle grounds. The gardens at Dunster are among the finest in Somerset, and late April is when they&#8217;re at their most spectacular.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Behind-the-Ropes Tours<\/h3>\n<strong>From 30 March<\/strong> &middot; 11:00am &ndash; 12:00pm\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Discover areas of Dunster Castle normally closed to the public with a knowledgeable guide. A fascinating way to see the castle&#8217;s hidden rooms and untold stories.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Victorian Kitchen Tours<\/h3>\n<strong>Weekdays from 2 April \/ Weekends from 4 April<\/strong> &middot; 11:00am &ndash; 12:00pm\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Step into the heart of Victorian life and discover how the castle&#8217;s historic kitchen once fed its household.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay in Dunster<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3558\/2272713a-190a-46ec-a84e-b5fea1c36bab.jpg\" alt=\"Grist Mill, Dunster\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Grist Mill, Dunster<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 8 &middot; 4 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; 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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3609\/8000de79-0683-4d1d-9adb-6dd10fc07465.jpg\" alt=\"Pebble Cottage, Dunster\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Pebble Cottage, Dunster<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dunster\/pebble-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2556\/c5ced200-c54e-4f9c-99cf-12fa4f84265a.jpg\" alt=\"One Grooms Cottage, Dunster\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">One Grooms Cottage, Dunster<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dunster\/one-grooms-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 2. LAMBING -->\n<h2 id=\"lambing\">2. Lambing Experiences on Exmoor<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">April is peak lambing season on Exmoor, and there&#8217;s nothing quite like seeing newborn lambs taking their first wobbly steps across the rolling green farmland.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Exclusive Lambing Tours, Withypool<\/h3>\n<strong>Throughout April<\/strong> &middot; Booking required &middot; <strong>&pound;25 deposit<\/strong>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Exmoor hill farmer Alan Collins opens his lambing shed at Withypool for exclusive tours. With 1,200 Exmoor Horn Sheep across 70 acres, visitors can get up close, touch and even bottle-feed the lambs on a real working Exmoor farm. This is a genuine, hands-on agricultural experience &mdash; not a petting zoo.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Lambing across Exmoor<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Even without a formal tour, you&#8217;ll spot lambs everywhere on Exmoor in April. Some of the best spots include Westermill Farm (outdoor lambing starts around 10 April), the farmland around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dulverton-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dulverton<\/a>, and the valleys around Porlock and Exford. Please keep dogs on leads and stick to footpaths &mdash; it&#8217;s a sensitive time for the ewes.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay in Withypool<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3801\/36fc96da-8b35-479a-81a7-c4c7a04da26c.JPG\" alt=\"Hillway Lodge, Withypool\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Hillway Lodge, Withypool<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-withypool\/hillway-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2097\/fc5adfd0-f1b5-4d48-8dd3-6ab8d90ef3fb.jpg\" alt=\"Linhay Cottage, Withypool\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Linhay Cottage, Withypool<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 3 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-withypool\/linhay-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3469\/40786604-3f7f-4f9a-ba36-8e73b3458c86.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge Cottage, Withypool\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Bridge Cottage, Withypool<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 5 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-withypool\/bridge-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 3. WALKING FESTIVAL -->\n<h2 id=\"walking-festival\">3. North Devon &amp; Exmoor Walking Festival<\/h2>\n<strong>29 April &ndash; 6 May 2026<\/strong> &middot; Various locations across North Devon &amp; Exmoor\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">One of the highlights of the spring calendar, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Devon &amp; Exmoor Walking Festival<\/a> has been running since 2000 and features <strong>32 guided walks<\/strong> led by experienced locals, Exmoor National Park rangers and wardens.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Walks range from gentle half-day rambles of 4 miles to all-day adventures covering 10 miles or more, crossing everything from Croyde Bay to Watchet. Late April is when Exmoor&#8217;s wildflowers are at their absolute best, making this the perfect time to explore with expert guides who know every hidden path and viewpoint.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay Nearby<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3503\/1f45cbc8-02b4-4087-b177-040754db1088.jpg\" alt=\"Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynmouth\/lorna-doone-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2086\/264d0684-c30c-46db-a3f6-720607ae6348.jpg\" alt=\"Plum Tree Cottage, Porlock\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Plum Tree Cottage, Porlock<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; 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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2095\/17bd8eaa-3624-4662-873b-3ea6406905d3.jpg\" alt=\"Merrijig, Dulverton\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Merrijig, Dulverton<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\/merrijig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 4. GUIDED WALKS -->\n<h2 id=\"guided-walks\">4. Exmoor Society Guided Walks<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exmoorsociety.com\/walks-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exmoor Society<\/a> runs a wonderful programme of guided walks throughout April, each led by knowledgeable local guides. Dogs are welcome on a lead.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Hope Bourne Walk, Withypool<\/h3>\n<strong>Friday 11 April<\/strong> &middot; 10:30am &middot; 3 miles (Moderate)\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Explore the landscape associated with the legendary Hope Bourne &mdash; the remarkable woman who lived alone on Exmoor for decades, writing about the wildlife and farming life she loved.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Cutcombe &amp; the Saxon Harepath<\/h3>\n<strong>Thursday 23 April<\/strong> &middot; 10:00am &middot; 5 miles (Moderate)\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Follow the ancient Saxon Harepath route through Cutcombe. The Harepath was a military road used by Anglo-Saxon armies &mdash; a fascinating walk through layers of history.<\/div>\n\n<h3>West Somerset Mineral Line, Ralegh&#8217;s Cross<\/h3>\n<strong>Tuesday 28 April<\/strong> &middot; 9:45am &middot; 4 miles (Moderate, involves stiles)\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Discover Exmoor&#8217;s mining heritage along the remains of the railway built to carry iron ore to Watchet harbour for shipment to South Wales. A walk that reveals a side of Exmoor most visitors never see. Note: dogs must be under close control as this is lambing season.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay in Exford<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2046\/1f4be11d-1915-4aef-a15f-44516757141f.jpg\" alt=\"Cascade Cottage, Exford\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Cascade Cottage, Exford<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; 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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2606\/d1c7df41-890b-417b-ae50-d089dfe22a65.jpg\" alt=\"Crown Cottage, Exford\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Crown Cottage, Exford<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-exford\/crown-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3801\/36fc96da-8b35-479a-81a7-c4c7a04da26c.JPG\" alt=\"Hillway Lodge, Withypool\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Hillway Lodge, Withypool<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-withypool\/hillway-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 5. RAILWAY -->\n<h2 id=\"railway\">5. West Somerset Railway<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Somerset Railway<\/a> is Britain&#8217;s longest heritage railway, running 20 miles from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead through the beautiful Quantock Hills.<\/div>\n\n<h3>&#8216;Inspiration&#8217; Travelling Exhibition Train (Railway 200)<\/h3>\n<strong>30 March &ndash; 4 April<\/strong> &middot; Minehead Station &middot; <strong>Free<\/strong>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">A free, interactive journey through 200 years of Britain&#8217;s rail history across four themed carriages. Part of the national Railway 200 celebrations. Note: time slots have been selling fast.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Young Engineers Day<\/h3>\n<strong>Wednesday 15 &amp; Thursday 16 April<\/strong> &middot; Minehead Station &middot; Ages 5&ndash;15\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">A hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience exploring how a working heritage railway operates. Perfect for curious young minds during the Easter holidays.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Regular Steam Services<\/h3>\n<strong>From 3 April<\/strong> &middot; Running Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays &amp; Bank Holidays\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Heritage steam and diesel services running the full route through the Quantock Hills to the coast. The journey takes around 1 hour 20 minutes each way, with 10 stations to explore along the route. Add Thursdays 9 &amp; 16 April during the school holidays.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay in Minehead<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2619\/9c5200f6-c968-435f-ba78-c39037f253ff.jpg\" alt=\"Barn Cottage, Minehead\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Barn Cottage, Minehead<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-minehead\/barn-cottage-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3784\/2688dac2-eace-47e4-ba44-fd6c80177543.jpg\" alt=\"Captain's Cottage, Minehead\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Captain&#8217;s Cottage, Minehead<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-minehead\/captains-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2354\/1bfcbd52-2c96-4571-ad4e-eecc6aab733f.png\" alt=\"Seagulls Rest, Minehead\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Seagulls Rest, Minehead<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 7 &middot; 4 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-minehead\/seagulls-rest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 6. WILDLIFE -->\n<h2 id=\"wildlife\">6. Wildlife Safaris &amp; Rockpooling<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Exmoor Wildlife Safaris<\/h3>\n<strong>Tuesday &ndash; Sunday throughout April<\/strong> &middot; 9:00am &amp; 2:00pm departures &middot; Departs from Dunster\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Expert-guided Land Rover safaris across Exmoor to spot <strong>red deer, Exmoor ponies, rare birds and flowering plants<\/strong>. Spring is the ideal time to see hind herds across the open moorland, and the guides know exactly where to find them. Pick-ups available from Wheddon Cross and Exford.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Rockpooling with the Rangers, Lynmouth<\/h3>\n<strong>Friday 4 April<\/strong> &middot; 1:00pm &ndash; 3:00pm &middot; Lynmouth seafront &middot; <strong>Free<\/strong> (donations to CareMoor welcome)\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Join Exmoor National Park Rangers in the rockpools of Lynmouth to search for chitons, crabs, and sea anemones. Nets, buckets and knowledge are all provided &mdash; just bring water shoes or wellies. A wonderful Easter Friday activity for families.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Spring Birdwatching<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">April marks the return of spring migrants to Exmoor. Head to <strong>Horner Wood<\/strong> for Wood Warblers, Pied Flycatchers and Redstarts. <strong>Dunkery Beacon<\/strong> is excellent for Whinchats and Stonechats, while <strong>Porlock Marsh<\/strong> hosts Redshanks, Oystercatchers and Curlews. For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/spring-wildlife-on-exmoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Wildlife on Exmoor guide<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay in Lynmouth<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3503\/1f45cbc8-02b4-4087-b177-040754db1088.jpg\" alt=\"Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynmouth\/lorna-doone-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/4976\/6ac4a536-e679-4c4d-a82c-cef572f4b8f0.jpg\" alt=\"Penthouse Lynmouth Bay\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Penthouse Lynmouth Bay<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynton\/penthouse-lynmouth-bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2542\/1438ab54-55c5-4fc7-a95a-d634b1078ee5.jpg\" alt=\"Pip's Corner, Lynton\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Pip&#8217;s Corner, Lynton<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynton\/pips-corner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 7. DULVERTON -->\n<h2 id=\"dulverton\">7. Dulverton Events<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">The charming town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dulverton-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dulverton<\/a>, often called the &#8220;Gateway to Exmoor&#8221;, has a couple of lovely events this April.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Easter Craft Fair<\/h3>\n<strong>Saturday 4 April<\/strong> &middot; 10:00am &ndash; 3:00pm &middot; Dulverton Town Hall\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">25 local artisan stallholders showcasing handmade products &mdash; from arts and jewellery to craft beer, cocktails and chocolate. Dog friendly and accessible by steps or passenger lift.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Dulverton Farmers Market<\/h3>\n<strong>Saturday 25 April<\/strong> &middot; 10:00am &ndash; 2:30pm &middot; Lion Stables Car Park\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">The first farmers market of the 2026 season (April &ndash; September). Sample the best of Exmoor produce &mdash; home-reared meat, local cheese, Exmoor-brewed ales, jams, chutneys &mdash; plus crafts from local artisans.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay in Dulverton<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2665\/a97156a7-e3a1-4209-bea0-61ffa1cda443.png\" alt=\"Byre Cottage, Dulverton\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Byre Cottage, Dulverton<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 2 &middot; 1 Bedroom<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\/byre-dulverton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/4220\/20e5d187-2ed7-4d2a-8749-c7d5cbcb037c.JPEG\" alt=\"Hare and Hounds, Exton\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Hare and Hounds, Exton<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\/hare-and-hounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2583\/b5907145-7095-4f64-aec3-fa2d7876b871.jpeg\" alt=\"The Piggery, Dulverton\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">The Piggery, Dulverton<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\/the-piggery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 8. PORLOCK -->\n<h2 id=\"porlock\">8. Porlock Events<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">The pretty village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porlock<\/a> has a lively community calendar this April.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Hedgehogs Talk &mdash; Porlock Horticultural Society<\/h3>\n<strong>Wednesday 1 April<\/strong> &middot; 7:30pm &ndash; 9:00pm &middot; Porlock Village Hall &middot; &pound;3\/&pound;4\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">A talk by Stephen Poles about hedgehogs &mdash; their habits, how to help them, and what&#8217;s being done to protect this beloved species. Refreshments included.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Porlock Ladies: Solution Focused Hypnotherapy<\/h3>\n<strong>Monday 13 April<\/strong> &middot; 7:00pm &ndash; 8:30pm &middot; Porlock Village Hall &middot; All welcome\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">An intriguing talk by Keith Mansell on Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Porlock Repair Cafe<\/h3>\n<strong>Saturday 25 April<\/strong> &middot; 10:00am &ndash; 12:00pm &middot; Porlock Village Hall\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Bring your broken items and community volunteers will help repair them. A brilliant sustainability initiative &mdash; reduce waste and learn new skills.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Tin Giants in Concert<\/h3>\n<strong>Saturday 25 April<\/strong> &middot; 7:00pm &ndash; 10:30pm &middot; Porlock Village Hall\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">A fundraising concert for Porlock Information Centre. Tickets available from the Information Centre or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wegottickets.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WeGotTickets<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n<h3>HM Coastguard Talk &mdash; Exmoor Coastal Group<\/h3>\n<strong>Tuesday 28 April<\/strong> &middot; 7:30pm &ndash; 9:30pm &middot; Porlock Village Hall &middot; &pound;2\/&pound;4\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Simon Booth talks about the vital work of HM Coastguard along the Exmoor coast.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay in Porlock<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2559\/688f8f65-50c2-4abb-8219-8a9350573d81.JPG\" alt=\"Robins Brook, Porlock\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Robins Brook, Porlock<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\/robins-brook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2239\/50e7a3ba-03ef-450b-9209-2538f4b0f12f.jpg\" alt=\"Bowness, Porlock\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Bowness, Porlock<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\/bowness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/4357\/9523dcff-2b77-4567-a753-61aa8708456e.jpg\" alt=\"Cherries, Porlock\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Cherries, Porlock<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\/cherries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 9. WATCHET -->\n<h2 id=\"watchet\">9. Watchet &amp; East Quay<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">The harbour town of Watchet, at the eastern edge of Exmoor, is home to the award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastquaywatchet.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Quay<\/a> arts venue.<\/div>\n\n<h3>Easter Holiday Workshops<\/h3>\n<strong>3 &ndash; 19 April<\/strong> &middot; 10:00am &ndash; 4:00pm &middot; East Quay, Watchet\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Art workshops for adults and children throughout the Easter holidays. Drop-in sessions run Tuesday to Thursday, 11am&ndash;1pm, featuring nature-inspired crafts. A creative rainy-day option that&#8217;s perfect for families.<\/div>\n\n<h3>En Plein Air iPad Painting Workshop<\/h3>\n<strong>Saturday 18 April<\/strong> &middot; Studio 6, East Quay\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">An outdoor painting workshop using iPads, set against the backdrop of Watchet&#8217;s picturesque harbour. A modern twist on a classic artistic tradition.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Stay in Watchet<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2662\/40b1e7d3-d4b0-4b24-a81b-fbcaf49b5d0c.jpg\" alt=\"Cuain Cottage, Watchet\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Cuain Cottage, Watchet<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 5 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-watchet\/cuain-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3651\/51df1308-47ef-4f0c-a751-5362f086b7a4.JPG\" alt=\"48 Swain Street, Watchet\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">48 Swain Street, Watchet<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 8 &middot; 4 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-watchet\/48-swain-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/1750\/26608055-3750-4181-b08d-e45434089fe3.jpg\" alt=\"The Pippins, Old Cleeve\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">The Pippins, Old Cleeve<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 2 &middot; 1 Bedroom<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-old-cleeve\/the-pippins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 10. COMING SOON -->\n<h2 id=\"coming-soon\">10. Coming in May<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">If you&#8217;re planning a late April or early May visit, keep these on your radar:<\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maverick Exmoor X-Trail<\/strong> &mdash; Saturday 2 May, Caffyns Farm, Lynton. Five race distances including a brutal 50k ultra with 2,065m vertical ascent. Known as &#8220;The Beast&#8221; for good reason.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spring Steam Spectacular<\/strong> &mdash; 1&ndash;4 May, West Somerset Railway. Visiting locomotives, intensive timetable and special attractions across the May Bank Holiday weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!-- DARK SKY BONUS -->\n<div style=\"background: #1c1917; padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; margin: 40px 0; color: white;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #90b284; font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px;\">Don&#8217;t Forget to Look Up<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #d6d3d1;\">Exmoor was Europe&#8217;s first International Dark Sky Reserve, and April offers clear, mild evenings for stargazing without the bitter cold of winter. Telescopes are available to hire from National Park Centres at Dunster, Dulverton and Lynmouth, and the <strong>Dark Sky Discovery Hub at Exford<\/strong> runs occasional guided sessions. Step outside your cottage after dark and you might be surprised by the Milky Way stretching overhead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- FAQ SECTION -->\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto;\">\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\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 in Exmoor in April 2026?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">April is one of the busiest months on Exmoor. Highlights include Easter activities at Dunster Castle, the North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival, lambing experiences at local farms, heritage steam trains on the West Somerset Railway, wildlife safaris, and a variety of community events in Dulverton, Porlock and Watchet.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Is Easter a busy time to visit Exmoor?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Yes, Easter is one of the most popular times to visit Exmoor. Cottages book up well in advance, especially around Dunster, Porlock and Lynton. If you are planning an Easter break, we recommend booking early to secure your preferred property and dates.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\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 April?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">April on Exmoor brings milder temperatures, typically between 7 and 13 degrees Celsius, with longer daylight hours and spring flowers in bloom. Showers are common, so pack waterproofs and layers. The coast can be breezy, but inland valleys are often sheltered and pleasant for walking.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">What are the best walks on Exmoor in April?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">April is ideal for walking on Exmoor. The North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival offers guided routes for all abilities. Popular year-round walks include the Valley of the Rocks, Tarr Steps, Dunkery Beacon, and the Porlock Weir to Porlock circular. Bluebell woods and wild garlic make woodland trails especially rewarding in spring.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Can I see lambing on Exmoor in April?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Yes, April is prime lambing season on Exmoor. Several farms offer lambing experiences where you can meet newborn lambs and learn about hill farming. You will also see lambs in fields across the moor as you drive or walk through the area. Check local farm websites for session availability and booking details.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Are April events on Exmoor dog-friendly?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Many Exmoor events and walks welcome well-behaved dogs on leads. Most of the guided walks during the Walking Festival are dog-friendly, and the open moorland paths are perfect for dogs year-round. Some indoor venues and farm visits may have restrictions, so check in advance. 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