Dulverton Library

You'll find this small library tucked into Dulverton village itself, about eight miles south of Tiverton. It's a proper local setup - the kind of place that serves the community rather than trying to be a tourist attraction, though visitors are absolutely welcome to pop in.

The library holds a solid collection of books, local history materials, and Devon-focused resources that can be surprisingly useful if you're researching the area or just after a good read to take back to your accommodation. The staff are genuinely helpful without being overbearing, and there's a decent sense of what matters to people actually living here rather than what sells postcards.

Really, this works best if you're already in Dulverton exploring the village or walking from nearby Exmoor. Don't plan a special trip just for the library - that would be daft. But if you're staying at somewhere like Nirvana Glamping five or so miles away and want to stretch your legs and grab a book for an evening in, it's well worth the wander into the village. The opening hours are tight though: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings and early afternoons, Saturday mornings only. Nothing on Sundays or Mondays, so plan accordingly.

For families with restless readers, it's a quick fifteen-minute stop. Walking enthusiasts exploring the Exmoor area might find the local history section genuinely interesting. Everyone else - honestly, it's fine to skip it and focus on the village's independent shops and pubs instead.