February 2020
Exmoor Tourism Business Update
February 2020
Tourism Leaflet Exchange &
Visit Exmoor AGM -
16th March at Dunster Tithe Barn
  • Visit Exmoor AGM, 10-12pm
  • Lunch & Networking, 1-2pm
  • Leaflet Exchange, 1-4pm
  • Activity Providers' Stalls, 1-4pm
  • Local Producers' Stalls, 1-4pm

Visit Exmoor will be holding their AGM on 16th March and this will be followed by lunch and networking and the Exmoor leaflet Exchange - a chance for accommodation providers to come and collect their leaflet supply for the new season.

No need to book to come along, network and collect leaflets but if you want a table to promote your tourism activity/business then click here for full details and booking. Tables can also be booked by Local Producers wishing to promote themselves to tourism providers.
Dark Skies Festival 2020 Events
Preparation for our fourth Exmoor Dark Skies Festival is well underway.
The first batch of events has been added to our festival webpage here. Add a link to the webpage and the festival logo to your own website to encourage bookings.
If you would like to arrange an event then please advise Katrina on KJMunro@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Please let Katrina know of you'd like to be one of the first to find out about some astro-tourism training we're developing.
CPRE Star Count - Please enter!
The Countryside Charity CPRE are running a national campaign and are asking for help in measuring how dark our skies are. As an International Dark Sky Reserve we're keen to show Exmoor as one of the best spots in the country and urge everyone to take part by counting the number of stars visible within the constellation of Orion on a clear night between 21 and 28 February.

Our astronomy guide suggests that the skies above Exmoor will be darkest earlier in the week and recommends that we count the stars at around 7.30pm on a clear night between 21-26th February! #starcount
Ranger Experiences 2020
Your guests might like to find out more about the National Park, how it's run and it communities, by joining us for a 6 hour experience with one of our National Park Rangers. Full details and booking here.

Produced in Exmoor material - we hope you've seen this promotional material appearing in shops all over Exmoor. Please encourage your guests to buy local.
If you are a local producer or shop and would like some material please email Katrina on KJMunro@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Eat Exmoor
For more details about our Eat Exmoor project read here. If you're looking for more local produce suppliers for your business then you might like to check out this database of Greater Exmoor Producers.

Eat Festivals - find out more about stalls for local producers at the fantastic Eat Minehead festivals on 4th April or 3rd October this year. Prospective producers should visit www.eatfestivals.org/apply have a read of their policies and priorities and click through to the online application forms from there. Be quick - stall space is in high demand.
We're hoping for a strong Exmoor presence and will be supporting Exmoor producers with material. Please let Katrina know if you're attending.
Exmoor Visitor 2020
Our FREE newspaper style publication Exmoor Visitor 2020 is arriving next week. You can collect supplies from one of our National Park Centres or Exmoor House, Dulverton soon.
An on-line version of the publication is now available on our website here
HotSW LEP Tourism Business Resilience Research - On-line Survey
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP), have commissioned the National Coastal Tourism Academy to complete a research study to explore how the tourism sector can build resilience in the visitor economy across Plymouth, Devon, Torbay and Somerset. 
Please can you take part in the online survey which should take less than 10 minutes to complete, before 23rd February.
Advertise in our National Park Centres
There are opportunities to add your business to a display on a self-service accommodation advertising board in our National Park Centres at Dulverton and Dunster. Price £40 per year.

This is managed by Zara Media and all details can be found here. Application form here.
Who's who - meet the Exmoor National Park Sustainable Economy Team

Sustainable Economy Manager
Mon - Fri

Economy Project Officer
Mon - Thurs
Our National Park Centres at Dunster, Dulverton and Lynmouth are available to inspire and inform you and your guests with expert advice, interactive displays and resources.

We support and host Visit Exmoor who take a lead on the marketing of Exmoor as a visitor destination.