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February 2020
The Exmoor Society Coastal Group Talk: “Life Below Stairs at Dunster Castle”
‘Life Below Stairs at Dunster Castle.’ Porlock Village Hall. Doors open 7.00pm. Complimentary wine and nibbles. Talk at 7.30 pm An illustrated talk by Dr. Patrick Hoyte. He charts the decline in the status of servants from medieval amicable cohabitation, to the social repression of the Victorian era – continuing right up to present day. AGM will follow this talk. Open to all Cost: Members £1; Guests £3. Light refreshments included.
Find out more »March 2020
Porlock ‘Ladies Only’ Night
Porlock 'Ladies Only' Night. Friday 6th March. 7.30pm in Porlock Village Hall. Organised by Ros Haw. Bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles. £6
Find out more »The Exmoor Society Coastal Group. Talk: “The Making of The South West Heritage Trust”
‘The Making of The South West Heritage Trust’ An Illustrated talk by the Chief Executive, Tom Mayberry. Porlock Village Hall at 7.30pm The Trust was created in 2014 to manage archive, museum and historic environment services in Devon and Somerset. It cares for amazing collections from pre-history to present day and has responsibility for 400 acres of heritage landscape. Cost, to include light refreshments: Members £1; Guests £3
Find out more »April 2020
Green Matthews in Concert
Green Matthews make a very welcome return to Porlock with their new show "Witty Ditties" http://www.greenmatthews.co.uk/wittyditties 400 years of comic songs covering bawdy Restoration ballards, cutting satire and hilarious wordplay, with a huge range of our weird and wonderful historical instruments to give colour to this side-splitting repetoire. Tickets will be £8.00 and available online via facebook, or from Rosalinde (863117) and SPAR shop. Bar and Door from 7pm, performance at 7.30pm.
Find out more »Discover Porlock Marsh – guided walk
3rd April 2020 10.30am - 12.30pm Join a Heritage Walk Leader on a 2 hour walk to discover the history and formation of the Porlock Bay landscape and how this has affected the village and surrounding area. Starts from Porlock Visitor Centre at 10.30 am - please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Booking advisable. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Meet outside Porlock Visitor Centre Price: Free but donations to CareMoor for Exmoor welcome Contact: Book at National Park Centre Lynmouth:…
Find out more »The Exmoor Society Coastal Group. Talk: “ The Work of the Royal Lifeboat Institute”
‘The Work of the Royal National Life Boat Institute.. Porlock Village Hall at 7.30pm A Video and Talk by a crew member from the Minehead Life Boat Station. Cost, to include light refreshments: Members £1; Guests £3
Find out more »Discover Bossington – guided walk
17th April 10.30am - 12.30pm Join a Heritage Walk Leader on a 2 hour walk to discover the landscape, wildlife and history of the beautiful area around the picturesque hamlet of Bossington. Starts from the National Trust Car Park in Bossington at 10.30 am - please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Booking advisable Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Meet at National Trust Car Park in Bossington Price: Free but donations to CareMoor for Exmoor welcome Contact: Book at National Park…
Find out more »Hidden Porlock – guided walk
An opportunity to visit sites of historical interest and explore hidden parts of the village's past. Booking essential. Dogs welcome. Time: 10.15am - 12.15pm Venue: Meet at Porlock Visitor Centre Price: Free. Donations to CareMoor for Exmoor welcome Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre. 01643 863150
Find out more »May 2020
Discover Porlock Marsh – guided walk
1st May 2020 10.30am - 12.30pm Join a Heritage Walk Leader on a 2 hour walk to discover the history and formation of the Porlock Bay landscape and how this has affected the village and surrounding area. Starts from Porlock Visitor Centre at 10.30 am - please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Booking advisable. Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Meet outside Porlock Visitor Centre Price: Free but donations to CareMoor for Exmoor welcome Contact: Book at National Park Centre Lynmouth:…
Find out more »Chimneys and Bridges Walk
‘Chimneys and Bridges Walk’ Date & Time 1.45pm for 2.00pm Thursdays 7th May Contact Tel 01643 863150 Description This 4-mile walk begins and ends at Porlock Visitor Centre, passing through Bossington and West Luccombe villages. Enjoy the beauty of landscape – old villages, green lanes, beside hills, over riverside fields and woodland - mainly moderate country walking with a modest uphill road stretch. The route takes us past historic buildings including a longhouse, coastland, pebble bank, varied architecture. Bring sensible…
Find out more »Discover Bossington – guided walk
15th May 10.30am - 12.30pm Join a Heritage Walk Leader on a 2 hour walk to discover the landscape, wildlife and history of the beautiful area around the picturesque hamlet of Bossington. Starts from the National Trust Car Park in Bossington at 10.30 am - please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Booking advisable Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Venue: Meet at National Trust Car Park in Bossington Price: Free but donations to CareMoor for Exmoor welcome Contact: Book at National Park…
Find out more »Walk Porlock Weekend 2020
We are delighted to announce that the first ever ‘Walk Porlock’ walkers marathon weekend will take place on 16/17th May 2020. Offering walks of 42km, 21km (x2) and 10km this will give you the opportunity to experience the stunning and varied scenery around Porlock with the back up of tried and tested route maps, directions, way-marks and checkpoints. A certificate will be provided at the end as a souvenir of the weekend. All walks start and end at Porlock Visitor Centre. There are 3 pubs and many…
Find out more »BOOK YOUR STAY WITH THE VISITOR CENTRE
Porlock Visitor Centre
West End
Porlock
Somerset TA24 8QD
Tel: (01643) 863150
email: visit@porlock.co.uk
Porlock Vale Tourist Association
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