After 50 odd days of rain sunshine and blue skies made a rare (and short) appearance on Exmoor in early March. Local photographer Adrian Campbell has been out and about. These are the photos he shared with us:
This table could be yours…
Join us in celebrating the 2026 Exmoor Food Fest with our Grand Final Gala Dinner:
6 outstanding local chefs.
5 courses (vegetarian options available).
Welcome Drink (Wicked Wolf Gin)
Digestif (Scape Goat Rum).
17 March 2025
Croydon Hall, Felons Oak, Rodhuish, Minehead TA24 6QT
£89.00 per person regular price.
£71.20 per person for MIBs (20% discount)
We’re delighted to confirm that Werner Hartholt will be the sixth chef involved in the Gala Dinner which is the Grand Final of the 2026 Exmoor Food Fest. Werner hosted the very Exmoor Food Fest launch when we started in 2015, and is now working as a Freelance Chef and Culinary Consultant.
Fancy joining us on 17 March as a group? We have a couple of tables available at a special discount. If you book a table of 8, tickets per head are only £72.00.
And for those who want to treat the woman in their lives with an evening out: Use code MOTHERSDAY in the checkout!
Join us for an Exmoor Indulgence – 5 courses, prepared by six Exmoor chefs, complete with welcome drink, digestif and entertainment.
17 March 2026 | 7 for 7.30pm | Croydon Hall |
5 courses | Welcome drink | £89.00 per person
(10% discount if you book with coupon MOTHERSDAY)
🔥Special offer: Book a whole table of 8 for £576.00 – that’s £72.00 per person) 🔥
Welcome Drink
Sponsored by Wicked Wolf
Amuse-Bouche (Werner Hartholt)
Starter (Olivier Certain)
Exmoor venison carpaccio, plum, celeriac
Fish (Carla Jones & Aidan Forward, Farmers Arms)
Appledore cod.
Cod caramel – hazelnut fricassee – Castlefranco sauce
Main (Luke Nunn)
Creedy Carver duck breast, rhubarb ketchup and orange buttered fresh chicory leaves, finished with a rich chicken jus
Vegetarian option
Broham cauliflower risotto, walnuts
Dessert (Jade Shorney)
Orchard Amble & Cyder_
Somerset apple, west country Cyder, hedgerow berries, honey and oat.
Digestif
Sponsored by Scape Goat Rum
“Early start yesterday morning from Caffyns Farm perched high above Lee Abbey and Valley of Rocks, dropping 800ft down to Lee Bay and Abbey and then heading east through the Valley of Rocks, past the White Lady and Mother Meldrum’s cave / Castle Rock.. Arrived in the beautiful and still sleeping Lynton for an early breakfast.. and then back in reverse for a much needed bbq and🍷”
By Gary Clark.
We are excited to have teamed up with The Best of Exmoor, a local family business, who offer a wide range of self-service accommodation across Exmoor.
If you use the code EXMOOR4ALL, you will receive a £30.00 discount on any booking.
The Best of Exmoor – Your Local Experts in Exmoor Holiday Cottages
At The Best of Exmoor, we specialise in handpicked holiday cottages across Exmoor, offering a range of charming stays from cosy retreats for two to spacious family-friendly homes. As a small, locally-run business, we know Exmoor inside and out, ensuring our guests experience the very best of this stunning National Park. Whether you’re seeking dog-friendly escapes, scenic coastal walks, or a welcoming village pub, we make it easy to find the perfect getaway.
Book direct with us for a seamless and personal service, backed by our expert knowledge and passion for Exmoor. 🌿🐾🏡
Photos by Paul Sparks, taken on 2 March 2025.
PHoTO OF THE WEEK
This photo of a majestic stag by Liz Mitchell was the most popular on our Facebook page last week.
Even though we are well into November now, the weather is still very mild here on Exmoor. Last week’s storms and heavy rainfalls have given way to autumnal sunshine while I’m typing this.
Thank you to all the traders who have been in touch so far with regard to our Exmoor Markets. We are going to get back to you as soon as possible – hopefully we have a full list of venues and dates by the end of this week. If you know of or own a venue where you would like to host an Exmoor Market, please get in touch with us.
If you are looking for unique presents which are not available on the Highstreet, then our limited edition Exmoor4all calendar might be something for you. We will also shortly be launching tickets for our celebrity charity ball in February as well as a number of “pop-up restaurant” events which will all take place during the Exmoor Food Fest in February 2016.
We are currently working on an eCommerce website where you will be able to order canvasses of the calendar images. A portfolio with photographs by some of our Exmoor4all contributors is being built. You will also be able to book activities and events directly through us. All websites will be accessible via www.exmoor4all.com
We are very lucky to live in this part of the world, and we hope that, wherever you are reading this newsletter, you are well and safe.
The Exmoor4all calendar costs £7.50 plus p&p. You can order it online on our website – click here
The Exmoor4all calendar costs £7.50 plus p&p.
You can order it online on our website – click here
For our 2016 Exmoor Food Fest we have teamed up with Claire Lynch of Claire’s Kitchen for a number of fun events. These include pop-up restaurants in rather unusual locations.
On 10 February 2016 we will be in a barn on the grounds of the Exmoor Falconry in Allerford. Join us for an Owl Display followed by a delicious meal.
Two weeks later it’s time to visit the Exmoor Pony Whisperer, Dawn Westcott, at her farm at Holt Ball in Luccombe. Dawn has recently published a book about Exmoor Ponies and was seen a few days ago on ITV This Morning. Following a talk about Exmoor Ponies we will sit down and eat a fabulous meal.
West Country Food and Farm Tours will be running a number of tours to Exmoor farms in cooperation with the Luttrell Arms in Dunster and The Culbone near Porlock. Dates to be announced very sooon!
These are just a few events to take place during February 2016. We are currently finalising the list of restaurants offering 2 courses for £10/ 3 courses for £15 during the Exmoor Food Fest across Exmoor.
If you have a venue or an idea how to get involved, please get in touch! Just email us at exmoor4all@gmail.com.
A big thank you to our head sponsor Arthur David without whom the Exmoor Food Fest would not be possible.
All restaurants and events will be listed on the Exmoor Food Fest website.
Coming up:
6 December 2015: Exmoor Christmas Market at Kentisbury Grange
February 2016: Exmoor Food Fest all over Exmoor
10 February 2016: Pop-up Restaurant at the Exmoor Owl Centre, Allerford
27/28 February 2016: Dunster Food Festival
We are waiting to confirm the dates for “Exmoor Stars”, our Celebrity Charity Ball, as well as a number of other pop-up restaurants at various barns on Exmoor which will all take place during the Exmoor Food Fest in February 2016.
*** THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTACTED US SO FAR –
WE WILL BE IN TOUCH SHORTLY ***