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Draw together in the wild art garden
A relaxed family workshop with artist Karen Howse using charcoal to explore the natural heritage of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape.
Dunkeswell Abbey guided tours
Step back in time with a one-hour guided tour of Dunkeswell Abbey, a tranquil monastic site set in the beautiful Blackdown Hills National Landscape. Discover how the Abbey would have looked when it was founded in 1201 and gain insight into the daily lives of the Cistercian monks who once lived there.
Hemyock Castle Heritage Open Day 2025
View the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle; the remaining gatehouse archway, towers and curtain-walls which surround the older manor house. There is an interpretation centre, self-guided tour, artefacts and many other displays.
Lumps and bumps: spotting archaeology in the field
Discover the hidden stories beneath your feet in this engaging archaeology event led by Cressida Whitton from Devon County Council’s Historic Environment Team. Learn how to spot 'lumps and bumps' that reveal layers of history and heritage.
Pots and clay pipes: identifying archaeological finds from the fields
Hands-on workshop with Dr Naomi Payne. Learn to identify and understand archaeological finds commonly discovered in the local landscape.
River Culm heritage and environment walking tour
Join us for an evening walk exploring the River Culm’s heritage, wildlife, and native crayfish with local experts.
RAF Culmhead guided tour
Join Brian Lane-Smith from the South West Airfields Heritage Trust for a tour of the historic airfield at RAF Culmhead.
Calves, Churns and Communities
A fun, family-friendly afternoon exploring local history with cream teas, activities, and more.
Nature Calling: The Work of Giants!
Delve into ‘The Work of Giants!’, an immersive film installation exploring the mysteries of ancient landscapes and the imagined creators of monumental sites.
The commissioned artists are a duo from Four of Swords (Phil and Sarah), one of the South West’s most experienced immersive theatre companies, working with the talented musician Jim Causley.
Historic Mapping Workshop – River Axe
Explore historic maps of the River Axe catchment with expert insights and interactive sessions on land use and conservation. Join Rivers Run Through Us for an engaging workshop to review historic maps of the local area and discover how land use changes have shaped the River Axe catchment. The event will feature a presentation by local expert David Knappman, followed by an interactive session where participants can explore both digital and printed maps. This is a great opportunity to learn…
