The Exmoor Dark Skies Festival runs from Sat 20th October to Sunday 4th Nov.
You can see the programme of events by following this link. http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/stargazing/dark-skies-festival
You don’t need to wait until the festival starts, you can enjoy some beautiful starlit nights right on our own doorstep. Just walk up our field and you can enjoy a 360º view of the night sky.
The Raft Race returns to Lynmouth on 11th Aug 2018, starting at 4:30pm for a couple of hours. Come and join in the fun. Watch the rafts parade through Lynmouth before they are launched into the harbour for the start under the bridge and the race out to a buoy. You can help them on their way by buying flour bombs and pelting them from the bridge and harbour wall. It’s a good laugh and a great way to raise money for charity. 
Spring Gala – May 12 & 13
The railway is holding its annual Spring Gala on the above dates. Most of the engines will be in operation with unlimited rides. There will be a marquee with various additional attractions along with a model railway, craft stalls, BBQ as well as a beer tent with real ales.
We are only just over a mile down the road and you could even walk the scenic route across our field then down the back lanes and a footpath (slightly further) if you wanted to leave the car and make a day of it.
We still have our 2 night breaks available if you are looking for somewhere to stay.
The Endurancelife Coastal Trail series returns to Exmoor on Saturday April 7th.
There are 4 distances available from 10k to Ultra Marathon. More details here https://www.endurancelife.com/exmoor
The start / finish at Heddon Valley is only a few minutes drive away.
We already have some participants from Belgium booked in to stay with us but we still have places available for anyone competing in the event who is looking for local accommodation.
RED BULL STEEPLECHASE – SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEKEND ONLY
2 NIGHTS FROM £150. Contact us
The Red Bull Steeplechase returns to Exmoor on 18 June 2017. Starting and finishing in Lynmouth, this is a knockout race over 23 miles. There are four ‘steeples’ to reach and at each of the first 3, the slowest competitors are eliminated, leaving only 20 males and 20 females to complete the final section.
Click here for details
https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/steeplechase
There’s a party atmosphere at the finish on Manor Green at Lynmouth with food and drink for those with enough energy still to be standing.
We are only 3 minutes walk away from the Park & Ride (assuming that it will be the same as last year) should you want to stay for a few days and explore the area.
Sunday 4th June 2017. The British Cycling registered sportive, organised by Bike Shed in Barnstaple, takes in some of the most fabulous scenery North Devon has to offer. There are four distances to choose from – 80, 50, 40 and 20 miles. The 80 miler features an awesome 2707m (8881 ft) of climbing. There are feed and rest stations along the routes. This promises to be a great family fun day out, as well as raising money for North Devon charities. http://www.thesmugglersportive.co.uk/
Check our accommodation page for details of our cottages if you are looking for somewhere to stay. We have a limited amount of cycle storage available too.
Xman Extreme Triathlons return to Exmoor on 24 September 2017. Starting at Blacklands Beach, Lynmouth, Exmoor National Park
http://xmanevents.com/ttb2015/
Please see our accommodation page if you are looking for somewhere to stay. We also have a limited amount of bike storage.
Xman Extreme Triathlons return to Exmoor on 24 September 2017
http://xmanevents.com/tri-the-goat-2/
Start at Blacklands Beach, Lynmouth, Exmoor National Park.
Please see our accommodation page if you are looking for somewhere to stay. We also have a limited amount of bike storage.
The Lyn Valley Classic returns to Lynmouth on Sunday 11th June 2017.
It is the culmination of a great weekend of activities in Lynton & Lynmouth. It all kicks off with the comedy of ‘Dr. Phil’s heath revolution’ in the Town Hall on Friday 9th, followed by the music of Led Zepplin tribute band ‘Hats Off to Led Zepplin’ on Saturday 10th (also in the Town Hall)
A Classic car show with vehicles from all ages with up to 200 entrants on display.
Events on the day will include a Ferrari tour which will park in Lynton for a couple of hours, the Miinehead Car Club who will arrive in Lynton with about 70 cars and then proceed to Lynmouth to join the main display.
There will be a bouncy castle and rides to entertain the children.
Kicking off with a gig by I Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute band) in the Town Hall, followed by a lively evening in The Crown on Saturday and then the Lyn Valley Classic car show down in Lynmouth on Sunday – a good time was had by all. Lots of money raised for charity too!
