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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.
Hemyock Castle open day
View the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle; the remaining gatehouse archway, towers and curtain-walls which surround the older manor house. This year, there will special display for VJ Day.
Draw together in the wild art garden
A relaxed family workshop with artist Karen Howse using charcoal to explore the natural heritage of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape.
Dunkeswell Abbey guided tours
Step back in time with a one-hour guided tour of Dunkeswell Abbey, a tranquil monastic site set in the beautiful Blackdown Hills National Landscape. Discover how the Abbey would have looked when it was founded in 1201 and gain insight into the daily lives of the Cistercian monks who once lived there.
Hemyock Castle Heritage Open Day 2025
View the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle; the remaining gatehouse archway, towers and curtain-walls which surround the older manor house. There is an interpretation centre, self-guided tour, artefacts and many other displays.
Lumps and bumps: spotting archaeology in the field
Discover the hidden stories beneath your feet in this engaging archaeology event led by Cressida Whitton from Devon County Council’s Historic Environment Team. Learn how to spot 'lumps and bumps' that reveal layers of history and heritage.
Pots and clay pipes: identifying archaeological finds from the fields
Hands-on workshop with Dr Naomi Payne. Learn to identify and understand archaeological finds commonly discovered in the local landscape.
River Culm heritage and environment walking tour
Join us for an evening walk exploring the River Culm’s heritage, wildlife, and native crayfish with local experts.
RAF Culmhead guided tour
Join Brian Lane-Smith from the South West Airfields Heritage Trust for a tour of the historic airfield at RAF Culmhead.
Calves, Churns and Communities
A fun, family-friendly afternoon exploring local history with cream teas, activities, and more.
