Fun for all the family at lake’s countryside fair

1 May 2026

Join charity South West Lakes Trust for a day of fun and entertainment for the whole family in the beautiful surroundings of Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor this spring.

The recreation and environment charity will be hosting a Countryside Fair at Wimbleball Lake, near Dulverton, from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 17 May 2026.

Entry and car parking are free. The event is part of Exmoor National Park’s Exmoor Nature Festival 2026, which takes place from Saturday 16 to Sunday 31 May 2026.

Peruse craft and trade stalls, enjoy local food and drink, follow the nature trail and admire vintage vehicles. Explore the countryside and wildlife around the lake, try your hand at watersports or fly fishing and meet some of the friendly clubs based at Wimbleball.

Confirmed exhibitors include Exmoor Society, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Somerset Beekeepers Association, South West Fishing for Life, Exmoor Baskets and Hurdles and Riverside Plant Nurseries.

Among the vintage vehicles on display will be classic tractors, Land Rovers and an Austin 7.

There will also be the opportunity to get out on the water with paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and rowing boats available to hire. South West LakesTrust will be offering taster sessions in paddleboarding, with a chance to try kayaking with Exmoor Canoe Club (donations welcome).

Have a go at kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing or rowing.

Learn more about the wildlife that calls Wimbleball Lake home.

Meet the South West Lakes Trust team and find more more about us.

Wimbleball manager Naomi Beckwith said: “You can enjoy all the beauty of Exmoor’s great outdoors in one place at Wimbleball Lake. You can see moorland, woodlands and fields from the lake – it’s so peaceful, but there is always plenty to get involved in.

“We’re looking forward to showing visitors everything that Wimbleball has to offer and to make it a truly memorable day out we’ve invited lots of local sellers and other organisations to join us!”

For more information see https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/wimbleball-lake-countryside-fair

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South West Lakes Trust is the region’s largest combined environmental and recreational charity, caring for and enhancing reservoirs on behalf of South West Water for conservation and recreation purposes. Our 50 inland water sites, encompassing 5,000 hectares of land and water spread across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and West Somerset, attract in the region of 2 million visits annually.

Our reservoirs and lakes are home to many wonderful animals and boast important habitats and built historic sites. We pride ourselves on enabling people of all abilities to enjoy these special locations by providing access both on and off the water. It’s your outdoors – come and explore.

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