Explore North Devon with our guide on whats on in exmoor this autumn…
Exmoor is an enchanting place any time of year, but Autumn in Exmoor just can’t be beaten with the falling leaves, quiet villages and red hues it’s a magical time to pay a visit.
Find out what’s on in North Devon this Autumn from pumpkin picking to haunted houses and stargazing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the top things to do in Exmoor this Autumn..
1. Apple and Honey Harvest at Quince Honey Farm
Looking for a family-friendly activity this Autumn? Head to Quince Honey Farm for a day of apple-picking, honey tasting, and beekeeping workshops. Learn about the traditional ways of the apple harvest and enjoy freshly pressed apple juice. It’s a delightful experience for all ages to enjoy.
Celebrate the slow season with honey-tasting experiences and beekeeping workshops. Apple & Honey Harvest embraces the old traditions of the autumn season, sharing the customs and old ways of the apple harvest. Come along to the Full Attraction and see the Apple Show, a live demonstration of an apple mill and apple press and learn about the traditions of the apple harvest.
- Car parking: Free parking available on-site.
- Postcode: EX36 3RD (South Molton)
- Dates: Throughout October and November
- More info: Quince Honey Farm
2. Pumpkin Picking at West Town Farm
Get into the Halloween spirit by picking your own pumpkins at West Town Farm!
Make your way through the farm, meet the animals, pick your pumpkin, find your way through the Spooky trail, get your faces painted, jump on a tractor trailer ride and enjoy delicious seasonal treats from the farm shop and cafe, there is so much to do at West Farm this Autumn!
- Car parking: Free on-site parking.
- Postcode: EX2 9TG (Exeter)
- Dates: Sat 26th October – Sun 3rd November 2024
- Find our all about it : West Town Farm
3. Bonnicott Halloween Garden Walk
A rare opportunity to wander through the haunted garden at Bonnicott House in Lynton, complete with eerie lights and spooky decorations. Perfect for a Halloween evening.. tie it in with a ride on the Spooktacular cliff railway for a great evening out with the family!
- Car parking: Lynton Town Car Park (EX35 6HW)
- Postcode: EX35 6ER (Bonnicott House)
- Dates: October 27th 6pm – 9pm.
- More info: Bonnicott House
4. Cliff Railway Spooktacular
Enjoy a spooky Halloween twist on the iconic Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway. Expect festive decorations and spooky surprises for all ages during the ride. Are you brave enough to ride the railway in the dark? Tie it in with a haunted garden walk at Bonnicott House in Lynton to make it an evening out you’ll not forget in a hurry!
Normal prices apply.
Car parking: Lynton Town Car Park (EX35 6HW) or Lynmouth Esplanade Car Park (EX35 6EQ)
Postcode: EX35 6HW (Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway)
Dates: October 27th 2024 ( 6pm – 9pm.)
More info: Cliff Railway
5. Run Scared at Watermouth Castle
For Halloween enthusiasts, Watermouth Castle offers a fright-filled experience with haunted attractions and spooky entertainment… Journey through themed scare areas populated with live actors in costume. With bone-chilling attractions and heart-pounding experiences, this event is not for the faint of heart.
Join in if you dare for a night of spine-tingling fun, and unforgettable scares.
More info: Watermouth Castle
Car parking: Free parking on-site at Watermouth Castle. Postcode: EX34 9SL (Watermouth Castle)
Dates: October 25 – 2nd November. From £20pp.
6. Exmoor Dark Skies Festival
Exmoor is home to some of the clearest night skies in the UK, making it the perfect spot for stargazing and night time exploration. The Dark skies festival features astrophotography workshops, starlit walks, seasonal feasts, gin tasting, guided stargazing, dark skies yoga and so much more!
More info: Exmoor Dark Skies Festival
Car parking: Varies by event location; check the festival website for details.
Postcode: Various locations across Exmoor
Dates: October 25 – November 10
7. Ghost tours at Dunster Castle
Dare you join a chilling tour of the most haunted parts of the castle? Listen as your storyteller tells tales of ghosts and apparitions, leading the way through the castle, with a few surprises and scares along the way.
Each ghost tour will be led by a series of guides who will relay a wealth of haunted tales from the castle’s long and fascinating history including recent sightings of mysterious apparitions and reports of loud marching footsteps in areas of the castle known to be empty. Get ready to be scared, who knows what you may find in the dark?
- Car parking: Dunster Steep Car Park (TA24 6SE)
- Dates: Oct 28th and 31st. – 18:20 – 23.00pm – booking essential.
- More info: Dunster Castle
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