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Steam Day at Coldharbour Mill
Coldharbour Mill was powered by steam from 1865 until its close in 1981. Spend a day with the Mill’s steam team stoking the boilers and running the engines and learn the history of the Mill. There is also a chance to take part in children's have-a-go sessions and share the delight of knitting, weaving and other crafts.
Hedgerow chair making
Make your own strong and comfortable hedgerow chair, using traditional techniques and materials sourced from hedges, woods and gardens
Colharbour Mill in steam
Step back in time to the Victorian era when water and steam powered the industrial revolution.
Colharbour Mill Christmas steam up evening
Experience Coldharbour Mill in steam after dark and get into the festive spirit.
Traditional hazel hurdles
Learn how to make traditional hazel hurdles
Skills of the Hills – CANCELLED
A celebration of hedgelaying and hedgerow crafts. Hands-on activities for the whole family, craft demonstrations, hot food and refreshments, live music and a free-to-enter cookery competition.
Kentisbeare River Community Café
Join us at a free River Community Café to help create a better future for our local river - drop-in, free tea and cake, crafts and kids activities
Culmstock River Community Cafe
Join us at a free River Community Café to help create a better future for our local river - drop-in, free tea and cake, crafts and kids activities
Make your own star map – half term workshop
Drop in at the Creative Cabin and make your own star map!
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.
