Ellerhayes Bridge

Coldharbour Mill river dipping

Discover the mini-beasts living in the River Culm. Join us for some river dipping at Coldharbour Mill's Power of Water event.

Smeatharpe Village Hall

Blackdown Farming Futures event

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.

Farming in Protected Landscapes – one year on

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.

Dunkeswell Abbey Church community open day

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  

Culmstock plant sale and garden fair

Plant sale, vegetable seedlings and perennials; artisan market stalls; children’s entertainment; and guest speakers on all things horticultural.

Free nature and wellbeing course

Learn new skills, be outside, meet new people and feel better! These inspiring six-week courses explore the ‘five pathways to nature connectedness’ contact, beauty, emotion, compassion and [...]

The Simcoe sisters: Victorian craftswomen in Dunkeswell

Hidden in the Blackdown Hills is a permanent record of work by a family of independent women. In this post for Women’s History Month, Marie Leverett from Heritage Arts People introduces the women [...]