Simonsbath Festival bringing the world class music, poetry, talks and art to Exmoor. We are also on Bsky & Instagram
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The festival is selling well but there is always room for more. The rare chance to ask Dr Bray questions on Churchill’s art.
Book via our website or, if you are visiting Exmoor, come & pay on the day.
6.30 start St Luke’s Simonsbath
Xavier Bray is director of the Wallace Collection which is presenting the first major retrospective of the paintings of Winston Churchill.
Churchill stayed at the Exmoor Forest Inn & played polo at Dunster. The talk is about the life of Churchill, both as a statesman & artist
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Join us for the 2026 Simonsbath Festival, running from 6th May to 30th May
Set in the heart of Exmoor, our programme celebrates the area’s culture, music & natural beauty with a vibrant mix of talks, concerts and more
See our website for more details
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Described as “one of the most passionate champions of rewilding”, Ben Goldsmith is a persuasive enthusiast who, for more than 2 decades, has thrown all his energies into trying to find ways in which we can co-exist with the land & the natural world
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The Military Wives Choir, made up of wives, veterans & ladies of a military connection, grew through the work of original members from Chivenor & Catterick, based on the legacy set in Devon.
They have now inspired over 60 choirs around the world
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Our box office is now open. Please go to our website for more information.
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Simonsbath Festival retweeted
Today's the last day to pitch an event to be included in the Exmoor Nature Festival programme! If you'd like to include an activity, themed on wildlife and wellbeing and happening between 16 and 31 May 2026, email ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk now
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good morning everyone
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For #ThrowbackThursday A short clip of a trip out onto @ExmoorNP
Exmoor is one of my favorite Parks to visit & is 2/3rds on Somerset the rest in Devon on the Bristol Channel
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11 Dec 2025
We're delighted to announce the terrific young cast of our enchanting production of Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe at Wilton's Music Hall.🧚♂️
Book now for an evening of first class entertainment and riotous fun suitable for all ages.
📆17 - 28 Feb
🎟️ wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/iola…
ALT ⭐️CAST⭐️ Matthew Kellett: Lord Chancellor Meriel Cunningham: Queen of the Fairies Eleanor O'Driscoll: Iolanthe Llio Evans: Phyllis Matthew Palmer: Strephon and Willis William Morgan: Earl Tolloller Catrine Kirkman: Lady Mountararat(!) Sarah Prestwidge: Celia Martha Jones: Leila
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Simonsbath Festival retweeted
5 Dec 2025
Cleaner wanted, based at Pinkery Centre for Outdoor Learning near Simonsbath, 12 hours per week.
More details here 👇
exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/e…
Help a new generation to learn and enjoy Exmoor National Park!
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2 Dec 2025
Something exciting is coming to Exeter Cathedral ✨👀
From 7-10 January, @luxmuralis will be transforming the magnificent architecture of Exeter Cathedral with The Storytellers – their spectacular sound and light show. This immersive experience will take you on a journey through the rich history of storytelling, exploring a range of literary texts including children’s classics, fantasy, romance, poetry and more! 📖
📍Exeter Cathedral
📆 Wednesday 7 January – Saturday 10 January 2026
🎟 Book your tickets exeter-cathedral.org.uk/what… #ExeterCathedral #StorytellersExeter
@ExeterCityofLit @visitexeter @VisitDevon @engcathedrals @pwalkersculptor
Photo: The Storytellers by Luxmuralis at Winchester Cathedral.
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1 Dec 2025
Dunster High Street looking magical this evening ✨
The Christmas lights are glowing, the shops look cosy, and the whole village feels festive and welcoming. 🎄
Dunster.org.uk
#Dunster #DunsterVillage #DunsterInfo #Somerset #Christmas
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30 Nov 2025
“Exmoor shows why the hereditary principle works.”
Tortie Eveleigh’s book, one of our features in 2025’s festival. telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01…
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