Community Action Groups (CAG) Somerset

Free support for local community groups for repair cafes, community fridges, clothes swaps, composting and more...

Local Nature Recovery Strategies

Local Nature Recovery Strategies are currently being developed in Devon and Somerset. These will set out local priorities and opportunities for nature recovery and [...]

A fond farewell to John Greenshields  

Here we reflect on John's achievements in the Blackdown Hills, his tireless efforts, and the positive impact he made.

A new name for the Blackdown Hills

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has a new name – from today we are Blackdown Hills National Landscape.

Blackdown Hills National Landscapes logo and brand

Hemyock’s early Medieval iron industry: tea and talk

Dr Chris Smart, University of Exeter, will be sharing the latest research about Hemyock's early medieval iron industry.

Archaeological finds day

Drop in to find out more about archaeology in the Blackdown Hills. Bring finds to be identified by an archaeologist. Learn how to [...]

RAF Culmhead guided tour

Join Brian Lane-Smith from the South West Airfields Heritage Trust for a tour the historic airfield at RAF Culmhead,

Toddler stroll at Hembury Hillfort

Stroll around Hembury hillfort on a guided heritage walk for families and carers with young children. Babies in slings and walking toddlers welcome (the walk is not suitable for pushchairs).

Hemyock Castle Heritage Open Day

Pre-booked self-guided tours to see the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle.