If you’re a visitor to the glorious Exmoor National Park, where better to begin exploring than in Dulverton, its traditional Southern Gateway?

This delightful, small market town, situated on the banks of the River Barle, is popular with visitors all year round, who come to enjoy its attractive streets lined with many independent shops, cosy cottages, charming tea rooms and award-winning pubs and restaurants. There is always something to do in Dulverton, so book into one of the many welcoming local accommodations and stay awhile at any time of year.

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DULVERTON EXMOOR LITERARY FESTIVAL 2026

After the huge success of the Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival 2025 the dates have now been set for the Festival in 2026 – Friday 13 to Monday 16 November. Please keep an eye on the website to discover which bestselling authors will be appearing in Dulverton for the event’s fifth consecutive year.

Sign up on the Festival page to receive our regular newsletter to keep in touch with all the news of this event, described by sponsor Exmoor Magazine as “firmly established as a gem in Exmoor’s crown”. Perhaps you’d like to become a Friend of the Festival for 2026, click here for all the details. A minimum donation of £20 is all that’s required.

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