Dulverton Heritage Centre and Exmoor National Park Centre, Dulverton, Exmoor National Park

[Main photo: Exmoor National Park Centre in Dulverton]

Dulverton Heritage Centre and Exmoor National Park Centre provide a great introduction to the area

Dulverton is located on the southern border of Exmoor. It’s a gateway town to the national park. Dulverton Heritage Centre and Exmoor National Park Centre provide a great introduction to the local area and wider national park.

Location of Dulverton Heritage Centre and Exmoor National Park Centre

We've positioned Dulverton Heritage Centre and Exmoor National Park Centre on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to see their location.

Wander to the southern end of Dulverton’s pretty main street (Fore Street) and you’ll come to the Exmoor National Park Centre. Dulverton Heritage Centre as at the back of the building.

Exmoor National Park Centre

Exmoor National Park Centre faces the main street (Fore Street).

Dulverton Heritage Centre

Doors at the back of the Exmoor National Park Centre lead to Dulverton Heritage Centre.

There are lots of displays spread across two floors.

Discover Dulverton, its railway station and learn about life on Exmoor with the reconstruction of ‘Granny Baker’s Kitchen’.

‘The name Dulverton is derived from Anglo Saxon and was first recorded in 1084 as Dieglaford-tun meaning ‘hidden ford’.’ It’s referred to as Dolvertune in the 1086 Domesday Book.

The rooms concentrating on R.D.Blackmore’s Lorna Doone are superb. Meet John (Jan) Ridd, Lorna Doone, Tom Faggus and Judge Jeffreys. Study the ‘Sketch Map of the Doone Country - its towns, villages and landmarks’. Learn more about the life and work of R.D.Blackmore.

Shop for local travel books, maps and more

You can also buy local travel books, maps, local produce and outdoor kit in Dulverton Heritage Centre and Exmoor National Park Centre.

Other heritages centres and museums in and around Dulverton

Allerford Museum West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School

Other Exmoor National Park Visitor Centres

Dunster National Park Visitor Centre

Porlock Visitor Centre

Lynmouth Pavilion National Park Centre