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Hemyock Castle heritage open day
Hemyock Castle is a privately-owned residential site and a scheduled ancient monument. This heritage open day provides an opportunity to view the substantial remains of Hemyock Castle's towers, walls, moat, grounds; and visit its display areas.
Otterhead Lakes Heritage Open Day
Discover the history of the Otterhead Estate. While the Victorian house no longer stands, the former landscaped gardens and lakes have been transformed into a thriving nature reserve.
The industrial past of the River Culm
Uncover industrial heritage of the River Culm through an illustrated talk from local millwright, mill historian and historic building surveyor, Martin Watts.
Community Heritage Forum meeting
Christopher Smart, landscape archaeologist from the University of Exeter will be presenting the results of the excavation and analysis of technological remains from Hemyock. Hear updates on current projects and help shape plans for the future.
Anglo-Saxon construction week
Learn to build and work wood as our early medieval ancestors did.
Steam Day at Coldharbour Mill
One event on Monday 22 April 2019 at 10:30am
One event on Monday 27 May 2019 at 10:30am
One event on Monday 26 August 2019 at 10:30am
One event on Sunday 29 September 2019 at 10:30am
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.
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.
Monumental Trek
Take on the 10k or 21k walking challenge an raise vital funds for Wellington Monument.
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.
Steam Experience 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.