Diary of Events
Events shown are all within easy reach of the hotel. We leave all events showing so that you can see what events might be coming up in the following year. Events are added and updated as dates become known. Please scroll down as necessary.
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| March 2010 | |
| 8th - 10th | Garden Lovers Paradise. Visit some of the beautiful gardens in our area. Three nights Full Board including transport to & from Gardens and all entrance fees £220 per person. Tel 01643 821425 for more details . |
| 20th & 21st | West Somerset Railway Spring Steam Gala. An impressive fleet of steam locomotives. Tel: 01643 704996 for more details. |
| April 2010 | |
| 2nd - 5th | Easter. Come and join us for an Easter Break |
| 29th - 3rd May | Sailors' Traditional Hobby Horse. The May celebrations reflecting our pagan traditions. |
| May 2010 | |
| 3rd | May Day Bank Holiday. Come and see the Hobby Horse prancing around the streets. |
| 3rd - 8th | The North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival. As part of the festival we are organising to walk part of the South West Coast Path, from Minehead to Combe Martin (35 miles) over 4 days. The tariff of £340 per person includes 5 night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Packed Lunches for the walks, guiding and minibus transport to & from the walks. To book this accommodation ring 01643 821425. for more information about the festival Email bryan@westcountrywalks.co.uk |
| 16th | Golden Horseshoe Endurance Ride. This event attracts national competitors incorporating both pleasure ride and trail run. Tel: 01643 841183 for more details or go to www.goldenhorseshoe-ride.co.uk |
| 21st - 24th | Hunting the Earl of Rone. An annual event at Combe Martin involving the Grenadiers, Hobby Horse, Fool and Villagers hunt the Village for the Earl of Rone. |
| 22nd | Endurancelife - Coastal Trail Series. Go to www.endurancelife.com for morre details. |
| 24th - 27th | Times Gone By. A Great British Break experiencing the pastimes of yesteryear. £220 per person full board, including all entrance fees and transport to attractions. Ring 01643 821425 for more details. |
| 28th - 31st | Dulverton Folk Festival. The fourth year of the best local talent performing over the four days. |
| 31st | Spring Bank Holiday |
| June 2010 | |
| 12th & 13th | Lynton & Lynmouth Music Festival. This offers a diverse mix of budding new talent and well established acts. |
| 19th | Perambulation of the Royal Forest of Exmoor. A long distance walk around the old forest of Exmoor. |
| 20th | UK Ironman 70.3 Triathlon. Over 1000 athletes compete from Wimbleball lake for a place in the world finals. For more details go to www.ironmanuk.com |
| July 2010 | |
| 2nd - 25th | Combe Martin Music Festival. A festival encompassing a wide variety of styles from local and international bands. |
| 3rd | Tour of Exmoor Cycling event. For more details go to www.tourofexmoor.com |
| 3rd & 4th | Days out with Thomas. The West Somerset Railway again welcome Thomas the Tank engine and friends. Tel: 01643 704996 for more details. |
| 11th - 16th | An Artists Paradise. Join a group of budding Artists for a workshop set in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. The village of Dunster is an artists dream plus the surrounding Exmoor coast and countryside will give you inspiration. Robin Thomas is our resident artist who will offer technical help and encouragement. 5 nights Full Board (Picnic Lunches) Double £450 per person, Twin £480 per person, Single £560. to book ring 01643 821425 |
| 18th | Two Moors 100 Cycling event. This challenging event takes place over Dartmoor & ExmoorFor more details go to www.twomoors100.co.uk |
| 25th - 31st | Minehead & Exmoor Festival. A week of classical music. |
| 25th - August 1st | Summer Musicfest. This will be the 8th year that we have held this popular event. Come and join like minded amateurs either playing in the Orchestra or singing as a soloist or in the chorus. From £479 per person Full Board (Light Lunches) to include Professional Tuition, Music Scores and Costume hire. Ring 01643 821425 to book. |
| 28th | Dunster Country Fair. A great day out for all the family showing the country way of life. |
| 31st | An evening of Music. There will be a public performance of the Musicfest group singing and playing in Dunster Village Hall at 8.15pm. Ring 01643 821425 for more details. |
| August 2010 | |
| 1st | Exmoor Explorer. A popular Mountain bike marathon from Wheddon Cross. Tel: 01398 323665 for more details. |
| 8th - 15th | Music Workshop. Come and have a week of Great Music, Great Walking and Great Fun! From £479 per person Full Board (Light Lunches) to include Professional Tuition, and activities. |
| 13th | An evening of Music. There will be a public performance of the Music workshop Orchestra and Choir in Dunster Village Hall at 8.15pm. Ring 01643 821425 for more details. |
| 20th | Dunster Show. A country show situated on the edge of the Medieval Village of Dunster. |
| 27th - 29th | Watchet Music Festival. Live musical entertainment. |
| 28th - 30th | The Legendary Grand Tour of Minis. Join in the fun as a parade of minis, of all ages, travel across the moor to the sound of tooting horns. |
| September 2010 | |
| 4th | RNLI Raft Race. Over 50 rafts battle the sea in this 4.5 mile race from Blue Anchor to Minehead. Live music and spectacular firework display. For more detail Email rnliraftrace@hotmail.co.uk |
| 9th - 12th | Porlock Arts Festival. A four day festival in this picturesque Village. |
| 11th | Exmoor Bike Marathon |
| 18th | Wimbleball Rowing Regatta |
| 18th - 3rd Oct | Somerset Art Week. A showcase of visual arts at venus across Somerset. |
| October 2010 | |
| 30th Sept to 10th | Two Moors Festival. Classic FM's "Festival of the South West" using rural churches and venue across Exmoor & Dartmoor. |
| 1st - 4th | Autumn Walking Festival. A selection of guided walks, some with food. Email bryan@westcountrywalks.co.uk for more details. |
| 1st - 10th | Exmoor Food Festival. A mixed selection of food events within the stunning scenery of Exmoor. |
| 8th & 9th | Red Deer Rutting Weekend. Hotel accommodation in Dunster to view this spectacular event. From £195 per person. Click here for more details |
| 15th - 17th | Porlock Red Deer Rutting Weekend. National Trust safari to view Red Deer rutting, falconry and jazz. |
| November 2010 | |
| 7th | Exmoor Beast. 1000 cyclists endure a 100 mile course for the intrepid. Tel: 01643 705077 for more details. |
| 12th - 14th | A Cappella Weekend. Another chance to join Ian Chesworth for a weekend singing Advent & Christmas Music. The weekend will also include vocal technique and part singing together with an outing of local interest. Double/Twin £165 per person, Single £205 Full Board. Ring 01643 821425 to book. |
| 26th - 28th | Jewellery Making Weekend. Why not join us for a Jewellery making weekend. Make something special to wear yourself at Christmas or perhaps a gift for someone special. £180 per person Full Board to include hand tools, beads, stirling silver fittings and project book. Ring 01643 821425 to make reservations. |
| December 2010 | |
| 3rd & 4th | Dunster by Candlelight - A magical event to bring back memories of Times Past. 3 nights Bed & Breakfast £199 per person sharing Double/Twin room. Single occupancy £299. Tel: 01643 821425 to book. |
| 4th - 24th | Santa Trains. Meet Father Christmas on the West Somerset Railway while enjoying a train ride. Tel: 01643 704996 for more details. |
| 5th | Dulverton by Starlight. The village is transformed into a twinkling delight of white lights and Christmas trees. |
| 13th - 15th | Carol Trains. The West Somerset Railway recreate the era of Christmas gone with a heritage steam locomotive hauling you along while you sing Christmas Carols. |
| 24th - 28th | Christmas Break. 4 nights Full Board £425 per person sharing Double/Twin to include Festive Activities. Tel: 01643 821425 to book |
| 30th - Jan 2nd 2011 | New Year's House Party. 3 night Full Board (light lunches) £350 per person sharing Double/Twin to include Seasonal Activities. Tel: 01643 821425 to book. |
| January 2011 | |
| 28th - 30th | Folkdance & Snowdrops Weekend. Come and join us for this very popular weekend, it has been running for the past six years and gives a lift to the dark January days after the excitement of Christmas. We see the return this year of Musicians Moira & Peter Gutteridge of Dampiers Round, they played for us at the highly successful weekend in 2009 and we are delighted to welcome them back to Dunster. Double/Twin £150 per person, Single £190 for Full board, all workshops and an Exmoor outing. To book ring 01643 821425 |
| February 2011 | |
| 4th - 6th | Choral Weekend. This year we will be singing Brahms German Requiem. Our course leader will be the very talented Ian Chesworth BSc(Hons) BA(Hons) DipMus ARCO, who has inspired us for the past 6 years. Double/Twin £170 per person, Single £210, to include all tuition, scores and Full Board. To book ring 01643 821425 |
The Yarn Market Hotel, High Street, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6SF
Tel: 01643 821425 Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Tel: 01643 821425 Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk