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.

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.

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' [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

Discover the stories of the Blackdown Hills at the Festival of Heritage 2025

This September, we invite you to take part in our Festival of Heritage 2025 – a celebration of the rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant communities of the Blackdown Hills National [...]

Hemyock Castle open day

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. This year, there will special [...]

Blackdown Hills Food and Craft Fayre 2025

A day filled with delicious local food, beautiful handmade crafts and live music with large selection of stalls. Family and disabled friendly. Free entry and free parking.

Tiny aliens, big adventures

PocKit Robot launches with support from Blackdown Hills National Landscape. We’re thrilled to share the national launch of PocKit Robot: Nature Adventures – a delightful new children’s video [...]