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

This year’s fifth annual Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival is to take place across the town from Friday 13 to Monday 16 November. The online Box Office is now OPEN! Book your tickets directly from HERE.

To discover who will be attending, the books being discussed and the wide array of topics on offer, go to the Literary Festival page. There are thirty-one separate literary events taking place over the long weekend – something for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t forget to encourage your young people to join in the fun and enter the Festival Children’s Writing Competition. The theme this year is ‘Footprints on Exmoor’ and the closing date for entries is Friday 23 October. Find all the details HERE.

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