Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park

Exmoor, South West England, Somerset, TA22

The International Dark-Sky Association awarded Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Reserve status in 2011 to recognise the fabulous dark skies across the region.

The park authority keenly supports local businesses through Astro-tourism and organises an annual dark skies festival to encourage stargazers to the region.


Location events organiser

Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park organises events at this location

Please contact Exmoor National Park directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 08/10/24

    11° 53%
  • 08/10/24

    11° 14%
  • 09/10/24

    11° 13%
  • 09/10/24

    11° 10%

Weather forecast for Exford Youth Hostel (0.4 miles away) updated 08/10/24 at 04:01.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Exmoor National Park. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2024

    Friday 18th October 2024 from 12:00pm to Sunday 3rd November 2024 15:00pm

    Exmoor National Park, South West England, TA22

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Westermill Farm – Exford

    Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7NJ (1.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Westerclose House Cottages

    Withypool, Exmoor, Somerset, TA24 7QR (1.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Simonsbath House Hotel

    Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7SH, South West (4.8 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Dunkery Beacon Country House

    Wooten Courtenay, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, TA24 8RH, South West (6.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • The Great House – Exmoor

    Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TQ (7.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info
  • Wimbleball Lake Campsite

    Wimbleball Lake, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9NU (8.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

    More info