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.


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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

  • 28/03/24

    86%
  • 28/03/24

    8%
  • 29/03/24

    4%
  • 29/03/24

    21%

Weather forecast for Exford Youth Hostel (0.4 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 16:00.



Events nearby

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  • Barry Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 1st April 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Cemetery Approach Community Centre, Barry, CF62 8BQ (25.0 miles away)

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  • North Devon Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:00pm

    Sticklepath Methodist Church, Barnstaple, EX31 2DJ (19.2 miles away)

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  • Barry Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 15th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Cemetery Approach Community Centre, Barry, CF62 8BQ (25.0 miles away)

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  • Bridgend Astronomical Society meeting

    Wednesday 17th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Bridgend Tennis Club, Bridgend, CF31 3AZ (25.6 miles away)

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  • Family Space Workshop and Stargazing at the Poltimore Inn Observatory

    Saturday 20th April 2024 from 16:00pm to 20:30pm

    The Poltimore Observatory and Inn, North Molton, EX36 3HR (8.8 miles away)

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Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Wimbleball Lake Campsite

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

    Stay & Gaze

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  • The Poltimore Observatory and Inn

    East Street, North Molton, Devon, EX36 3HR (8.8 miles away)

    Observatory, Stay & Gaze

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  • The Oval – Exmoor Character Cottages

    17 West Street, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6SN (9.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Shoulsbarrow Farm

    Exmoor National Park, Challacombe, Devon, EX31 4TS, South West (9.9 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Holi Moli Beach Huts – Dunster

    Dunster Beach, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6TH (10.2 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Croydon Hall – Somerset

    Rodhuish, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6QT (10.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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