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Fungi Foray at Young Wood
We'll be exploring the woodland looking for fungi, then cooking a selection of wild mushrooms over an open fire. Courtesy of Neroche Woodlanders.
Blackdown Hills Repair Cafe
An event every 2 months that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until Saturday 22 November 2025
Bring along broken items to be fixed, including bicycles, electricals, tools, textiles, sewing machines, clocks and furniture. Delicious cakes and hot drinks on sale to enjoy while you wait.
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…
Roots to recovery – Connecting the Culm annual forum #8
This year our focus is on soils and their crucial role in both nature recovery and flood resilience. What can we do to maximise the amount of water soaking into the ground, rather than running over the surface and adding to flood risk? Two Devon farmers join us to talk nature, soils, water and business!
Water Ways – The Shippon Gallery
Exhibition 18th April until 31st May 2026 At a time when water pollution and its politics flows through all our minds, the Shippon Gallery, sitting surrounded by springs and waterworks, is the perfect place to show art about our responses to water. Members of the artist group, BHAAM, reflect on their relationship with water and the water ways of the Blackdown Hills, known for its high rainfall and unique watery landscape. The artists’ work will include pieces that examine positive…
Hemyock Castle open days 2026
Come and view the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle.
Pots and clay pipes: identifying archaeological finds
Hands-on workshop with Dr Naomi Payne. Learn to identify and understand archaeological finds commonly discovered in the local landscape.
Colours from the Blackdown Hills: A Natural Pigment Painting Workshop
Create art with natural Blackdown Hills pigments and clay in this free family drop-in workshop led by artist Sarah John.
Luppitt Landscapes in Print: A Community Monoprinting Workshop
Celebrate Luppitt's people, places and stories by creating unique prints inspired by the local landscape.
