What’s on
Explore our culture, history and natural environment online or out-and-about.
Walks & rides
From pastures to woodland, viewpoints to valleys – try our walking, cycling and horse-riding routes.
Places to visit
Nature reserves, heritage sites, and days out with the family.
Free nature and wellbeing course
Learn new skills, be outside, meet new people and feel better!
Victorian craftswomen in Dunkeswell
The remarkable achievements of the Simcoe sisters
One of England’s earliest gold coins unearthed on farmland
Henry III gold penny, found in the Blackdown Hills, is one of only eight such coins known to exist
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Visitor advice
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