The Blackdown Hills AONB has welcomed a new volunteer co-ordinator to its team for a day each week. Sammy Fraser will be working across Somerset’s three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, developing opportunities for volunteers to get involved with conserving and enhancing these special landscapes. Her role will be to identify opportunities and training for […]
A unique guided tour delving into the skills and masterful water management of the monks at Dunkeswell Abbey. There will be tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Take a walk with a National Trust ranger to hear about work to restore the floodplain to support wildlife and help build the River Culm's resilience to flood and drought.
Straightforward, up to date information and individual guidance on farming and the environment in the Blackdown Hills. Including a free pasty lunch. Followed by an optional farm visit.
It’s one year since the launch of the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme. Gavin Saunders, sums up the achievements so far and projects in the pipeline.
Explore Dunkeswell Abbey Church and find out more about the Simcoe sisters whose furnishings adorn the church. Read our blog about the Simcoe sisters and Dunkeswell Abbey Church