January 2019
Tourism Business Update - January 2019
Our regular e-newsletter will help keep you in touch with Exmoor tourism news. Make sure you don't miss out on news and training that might affect your business.
Best wishes for a successful 2019!
As you start to prepare for 2019 please bear in mind that we are keen to help in any way that we can.
We have a host of useful research, practical toolkits and resources for tourism providers here. We'll be publishing the results of our 2018 Visitor Survey there soon.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss any issues affecting your business, please drop me a line KJMunro@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
English National Park Experience Collection
The Collection features 45 experiences and 45 accommodation providers and aims to bring international attention to what England's National Parks have to offer so that more international visitors are introduced to the area and everyone can benefit. More info and film here

The national launch of the Collection is taking place in the Peak District on 31st January and we're delighted to be holding a local launch here in Spring - Details to follow. Enquiries to  KJMunro@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Exmoor Visitor 2019 - The free Publication for your guests!
We're delighted to let you know that 100,000 copies of our popular and informative Exmoor Visitor 2019 newspaper will be available from the end of January. Please pick up free copies for you and your guests at the Leaflet Exchange (see below) or one of our National Park Centres.

You can also pick up supplies of our popular free Pocket Guides.
Annual Tourism Leaflet Exchange & Visit Exmoor AGM - 13th March
You're all invited to join us and Visit Exmoor at Wheddon Cross for the annual Leaflet Exchange 2pm to 4pm (tbc) at Moorland Hall.
If you are an activity or experience provider and want to book a table  email Jennette at Visit Exmoor. A small fee applies.
If you are an accommodation provider and want to meet the people behind the local attractions and experiences and collect leaflets for the coming season, then please come along - it's free!
The Visit Exmoor AGM will take place in the morning.
Lorna Doone Celebrations
Many groups and businesses are holding events throughout 2019 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first publication of this popular novel. You might want to hold an event, advertise in a new Lorna Doone leaflet or simply use the celebrations as a way of attracting more customers. Find our more about planned events here!
credit Lycia Moore Taunton garrison
Photo courtesy of Lycia Moore, Taunton Garrison who are performing at Dulverton on 29th and 30th June.
Dark Skies 2019
Use the area's designation an International Dark Sky Reserve in your marketing - we have some of the darkest skies in the country.

February 2nd to 10th is BBC Sky at night's Back Garden Astronomy week. We'll be joining in this national stargazing promotion. Read more here.
This year's Dark Skies Festival will take place from 14th October to 3rd November. If you want to hold an event email KJMunro@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk . Download and use the  festival logo. Your guests can enjoy the darkness at any time of year.
Eat Exmoor - supporting local shops and Exmoor producers!
In the coming months we'll be working closely with some  local shops to promote the use and sale of Exmoor food and drink. If you (or a shop you use), would like to be involved please email KJMunro@Exmoor-nationlapark.gov.uk for more information.
Our partner Visit Exmoor is publishing a 2019 edition of the Eat Exmoor Guide later this month. Free copies will be available for collection from National Park Centres and the Leaflet Exchange.
CareMoor - help us to keep Exmoor special and promote local food
If you are a restaurant serving local food, you can gain publiicty and raise your profile by raising funds to help keep Exmoor special through CareMoor - our donations scheme. Why not host an event for us in 2019?
See who else is involved and find out more here or read the feature in Exmoor Magazine this Spring.
UK National Parks turn 70!
This year is the 70th anniversary of the act creating the UK National Parks - a good excuse to celebrate the great outdoors and all we have to offer. There'll be national and international publicity about the Parks so you might like to shout about it too #nationalparksUK

There'll be loads of events for your visitors to enjoy!  Direct them to our website for details and events calendar
Woodside Bridge Campaign
We're almost at the halfway point in raising the necessary funds for a new bridge at Woodside in the stunning East Lyn Valley with over £27,000 donated so far. Reinstating this bridge will open up the Middleham Memorial gardens and provide a great short walk from the centre of Lynmouth into the valley.
 
This is a partnership campaign between CareMoor for Exmoor and the Lyn Community Development Trust.

Illustration by Kathryn Nichols
Who's who - meet the Exmoor National Park Sustainable Economy Team

Sustainable Economy Manager
Mon - Fri


Funding Officer
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.

Economy Project Officer
Mon - Thurs
Visit Exmoor
Development Manager
Employed by Visit Exmoor, Jennette spends approx 2 days a week working from the ENPA offices in Dulverton (Mon & Wed).