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Join us for a one-hour guided tour of Dunkeswell Abbey, a monastic site nestled in a beautiful rural location in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape.

Join us to get creative and learn the history of the Blackdown Hills. Receive a free children's book 'Noni the Blacksmith' for all families!

A walking tour of the Coldharbour Mill estate, led by Bryher Mason, Chair of Trustees at Coldharbour Mill and Associate Director at Avalon Planning and Heritage.

A unique guided tour of the historic airfield at RAF Upottery, led by the knowledgeable Brian Lane-Smith, chair of the South West Airfields Heritage Trust.

A unique guided tour of the historic airfield at RAF Upottery, led by the knowledgeable Brian Lane-Smith, chair of the South West Airfields Heritage Trust.

Hear about the monuments we can see in our local churchyards, from the tombs and headstones to catacombs and vaults.

See the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle including remains of the gatehouse archway, towers, curtain-walls and moat which surround the older manor house.

During the day there will be a display of material recognising the long history of Christianity in the area. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and cakes are available from 2pm to 5pm.

Experience our long distant past with a celebration of the crafts that shaped our early human-legacy.

Bring along artefacts to be identified, free family crafts and activities, learn about researching your local historic landscape.