Exmoor has a host of attractions and activities to keep all the family happy during their holiday. The towns along the region's coastline all have a variety of all-weather attractions. And Exmoor is rich in cultural heritage. There are beautiful gardens to visit, craft workshops in which to browse and artists' galleries for that special souvenir. Discover the world of animals at farm parks; take an Exmoor Safari to see the wild animals on the Moor; take off on horseback and recall memories of days gone by with a trip on a steam train or coastal pleasure steamer.

Throughout the year there are many exciting events. From colourful country shows to art exhibitions - there's always plenty going on. A trip to the theatre is a great way to pass an evening and there are musical concerts, horse shows and sporting events too. The National Park also gives regular talks about the area and there are special National Park's Ranger-led family guided walks and trips to interesting places. They can be taken by bus with regular routes designed to provide transport for walkers - for those who wish to leave the car behind.

From the moment the visitor peers over the breast of the hill on the approach to Porlock it is clear the Vale of Porlock is a magical place. Lord Byron's daughter, Ada Lovelace (who was an associate of Babbage) and who pioneered the first computer lived in Porlock and the old school has a centre named after her. Don't miss Porlock Weir with its tiny harbour lying below a wooded backdrop. Exmoor Glass at Porlock Weir is the home of Bristol Blue.

Nearby Dunster is a charming mediaeval village with a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. The Historic Dunster Castle overlooks the whole scene and towers over the picturesque High Street. There is a Country Fair in July and the Dunster Show in August and a Village Festival on the Spring Bank Holiday. There is a Flower Festival in Church in August and "Dunster-by-candlelight" is always the first Friday in December when the houses are lit by candlelight, all the shops are open and there is dancing and music in the street.

The Exmoor area is often used for film and television productions - the latest being the World War II romantic drama "The Land Girls" which was shot in and around Dulverton and Bampton. Exmoor is the setting for R.D. Blackmore's romantic novel 'Lorna Doone' and many of the locations such as Oare Church can be explored. The village of Watchet inspired Coleridge to write "The Ancient Mariner", Shelley spent his honeymoon in Lynmouth. Cleeve Abbey's ruins are amongst the best-preserved in Britain and Culbone Church is the smallest practicing church in England, with a wonderful legend. Visit the area of the Lynmouth Flood disaster in 1952 and the unique water powered cliff railway.