Press Releases

Within this section you can find out more about our marketing initiatives and press coverage. As a member you will have regular emails from us to invite you to participate in the many campaigns and projects we run throughout the year. 

We now have a social media audience of 32,000 followers – and growing – across our Facebook (@visitexmoor), Twitter (@visitexmoor) and Instagram (@visit_exmoor). 

Our latest press releases, articles and coverage (click on the headlines to read the full release): 

2022

Scotland on Sunday West Country Review  – Press Coverage – September ’22.

“Like many people we were desperate for a holiday this summer. A proper break for us all with sunshine and a change of scene was what we craved. But with airport chaos and covid still rife, we didn’t feel ready to go abroad. So we opted for a trip to Exmoor in the West Country, far away enough to feel a bit exotic but reachable by car with minimal hassle.” – Read the full article, link above. 

The Coleridge Way, Exmoor’s Most Poetic Walking Trail – muchbetteradventures.com – September ’22

“The Coleridge Way is a 51-mile route which begins in Nether Stowey, a small village in the Quantocks, and winds across the Exmoor National Park to the coast. It’s named after the Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who spent a few years living in the area.” – Read the full article, link above. 

Visit Somerset and Exmoor to boost the local economy all year round – Press Release – September ’22

We’re here all year – that’s the message from Somerset tourism businesses as the summer season comes to an end. Somerset County Council is working in partnership with Visit Somerset and Visit Exmoor to promote the county’s many attractions, shops, restaurants and landmarks which can be enjoyed all year round.” – Read the full article, link above.

Visit Exmoor Achieve Community Interest Company Status –  Press Release – July’22

“On the 1st. July 2022, Visit Exmoor began trading as incorporated Community Interest Company (CIC). A CIC is a limited company with special additional features created for organisations who want to use their surplus to achieve social objectives and community good.” – Read the full article, link above. 

Discover Somerset and support the local economy this summer – Press Release – July ’22

“Make the most of Somerset and Exmoor this summer and give our local economy a much-needed boost – that’s the message from Somerset County Council in partnership with Visit Somerset and Visit Exmoor.” – Read the full article, link above.

Top Skills Displayed in Exmoor Young Chef Competition – Press Release – July ’22

From succulent Exmoor beef to home-grown loganberries, some of the area’s finest produce was showcased in the final of the Exmoor Young Chef competition, which took place last weekend on Saturday 2nd July at West Somerset College. – Read the full article above.

Take a look at our Centre of Excellence Blog pages for all the print, tv and radio coverage generated regarding the recruitment crisis in tourism and hospitality. Plus learn more about how a group of local organisations, businesses and partners are working together to inspire a new generation of chefs.

2021