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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

Join us for a one hour guided tour of Dunkeswell Abbey, a monastic site, nestled in a beautiful rural location. Tours will be at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Whetstones, used for sharpening tools, were mined in the Blackdown Hills from the 17th to the 19th century. Join Bill Horner, Devon County Archaeologist, on a walking tour of Witness Moor to find [...]