Rare Glimpse Behind Dulverton’s Hidden Gardens in One-Day Charity Trail Friday, June 20, 2025 dulverton gardens charity exmoor fundraiser community trail volunteer foodbank seddons On Sunday, June 22, from 10am to 4:30pm, visitors to Dulverton will have a unique opportunity to explore some of the town’s most beautiful private gardens, usually hidden behind hedges and walls. As part of the ‘Secret … Read More
Medieval Somerset Bridge to Receive £150,000 Flood Protection Upgrade Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset exmoor tarrsteps floodprevention riverbarle medieval restoration floodplain ecology conservation A cherished medieval bridge in Somerset is set to benefit from a £150,000 flood prevention initiative aimed at preserving its structure and protecting surrounding communities. The River Barle, flowing from its source at … Read More
Historic Medieval Somerset Bridge Secured by £150,000 Flood Prevention Project Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset tarrsteps floodprevention riverbarle exmoor heritage restoration ecology environment infrastructure A historic medieval bridge in rural Somerset is set to be protected by an ambitious flood prevention scheme costing nearly £150,000. The River Barle, flowing from Pinkery Reservoir on Exmoor’s Chains plateau through … Read More
Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze at Remote Somerset Home Saturday, June 7, 2025 fire firefighting somerset exmoor blaze emergency investigation rescue rural property Dozens of firefighters have spent the entire day battling a large fire at a remote property in rural Somerset. The incident unfolded at a house on Dyche Road in Holford, Exmoor, prompting crews from multiple stations … Read More
Well-Used Somerset Bridge Closed Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns Tuesday, June 3, 2025 somerset footbridge exmoor safety closure tarrsteps recreation structural twomoorsway infrastructure The Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) has announced the indefinite closure of the footbridge spanning Hinds Pitt Pool, located near the popular Tarr Steps in Somerset. The bridge, which is a key part of the well-loved … Read More
Shape-shifters and Stained Glass Illuminate Exmoor’s Solstice Celebration Saturday, May 31, 2025 exmoor solstice stainedglass storytelling jackiemorris tamsinabbott folklore exhibition wildfolk artistry This June, Exmoor comes alive with a captivating fusion of storytelling and stained glass artistry as acclaimed author and illustrator Jackie Morris collaborates with glass artist Tamsin Abbott to present Wild Folk: Tales … Read More