Dunster Yarn Market
2nd September
Come along and visit the famous Yarn Market in Dunster, Lots to see including live demonstrations of shearing. Sunday 2nd September 2018 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Built in 1609, Dunster Yarn Market provided covered space for the selling of the woollen products that had been the bedrock of the local economy since the 13th century.
Designated as a World Heritage Site on 22nd May 1969, It has been designated as a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument.
Now being resurrected for its original purpose, come and see what our native Exmoor Horn sheep produce - knitting wool in 12 lovely landscape colours, cushion covers, pullovers and socks. Shearing demonstrations at 11.30, 1 and 2.30pm. Open 10:00 'til 4:00.
This event is brought to you by Exmoor Horn Wool (Exmoor Horn Sheep Breeders' Society).
For more information, please see: www.exmoorhornwool.co.uk or telephone: 01398 351209.
Event type: Festivals
Location
Venue: Dunster Yarn Market, Dunster, Minehead. TA24 6SF
Nearest town: Simonsbath, Somerset, UK
Local Accommodation
Cottages
There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Simonsbath, Withypool, Wheddon Cross and Dulverton.
Holiday Parks
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Caravans
Nearby Attractions
There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:
Porlock
Minehead
West Somerset Rural Life Museum
Dulverton
Dunster