Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme

20/02/2026

Following last month’s well-received talk on the early results from the North Petherton test pitting, our next lecture turns to flint tools.
The session will be led by our Chairman, Ant, and will explore how flint artefacts are identified, dated, and what they can tell us about past activity.
As always, the lecture £4 early bird ticket, £5 from 23rd Feb and free to members.
Details on the poster.

14/10/2025

Halloween Storytelling for grown-ups (and older kids!) at The Thomas Poole Library, Nether Stowey, October 28th.

08/10/2025

We had a great time supporting the with Quantock Hills National Landscape .hills for Marine Conservation Society. Supporting The Severn coastal areas, picking up litter in a not-so-rubbish area! 😁😎🥾✨📸✅

07/09/2025

A spooky evening of grown-up at The Thomas Poole Library, Nether Stowey for . Suitable for adults and older children.

For Halloween, Blabbermouth Community Storytelling presents an atmospheric retelling of a classic English Folk Tale.

The Dead Moon, sometimes known by its alternative title, The Buried Moon, is a strange story of the moon descending from the sky in the form of a woman, to illuminate the marshes, where local people live in fear of the horrors lurking in the darkness. On 28th October, local storyteller and award winning archaeologist Dan Broadbent will present a unique retelling of this tale, to be followed by a Q&A exploring the origins of a story which some have claimed as evidence of pre-Christian moon worship. However... is it really an ancient tale or, rather, a Victorian invention? Join us in October to find out.

Tickets available now at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/blabbermouthcommunitystorytelling

24/08/2025

A reminder that you can visit our charcoal burn at Cothelstone Hill today (Sunday 24th) from 11am to 3pm.

We have woodland art activities and storytelling at 11am; 12.30pm and 2pm - details below.

20/08/2025

On Friday 29th August, our own Historic Heritage Officer will be teaming up with our friends at Dryad Gin and donning his storytellers hat to explore the archaeology, history and folklore of Dead Woman's Ditch.

Love history, folklore and nature? Partial to a drop of award-winning gin?

On Friday 29th August, award winning archaeologist and storyteller Dan Broadbent will be teaming up with Dryad Gin for a very special at the notorious Dead Woman's Ditch on the Quantock Hills.

Reputedly haunted, and wrongly associated with a brutal 18th century murder, we'll be unpicking fact from fiction as we explore the archaeology, history, myth and legend associated with this enigmatic site. In the process, we'll consider what the site reveals about the pagan history of the hills and the coming of Christianity.

We will also visit Lady's Fountain where team Dryad will perform a Gin Blessing, and discuss the inspiration that the flora and mythology of the Quantocks have played in the creation of their award winning gin - which you will have the chance to enjoy.

Book now at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dryadginltd/1214799

18/08/2025

Come and join us this Sunday as we recreate a traditional charcoal burn on the Quantock Hills!

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, volunteers from the Quantock Hills National Landscape and the QLPS will be experiencing a glimpse of life as a traditional charcoal burner.

Charcoal production was once a major rural industry across the Quantock Hills, as evidenced by the remains of scores of charcoal-burning platforms which can still be found, particularly in the various eastern combes.

Our volunteers will be working with local charcoal maker, Chris Silverwood, to build a traditional earth clamp kiln which will then be carefully tended, ensuring it burns slowly throughout the weekend. Some of them will even be out under the stars to maintain the burn overnight.

If you are visiting Cothelstone Hill this Sunday 24th August, why not pop by and check on our progress. Between 11am and 3pm we will be welcoming visitors to our temporary charcoal burners camp, where you will be able to see the clamp and chat to Chris and the volunteers about their experience - the camp will be sign-posted from the Cothelstone Hill Car Park.

We will also be running FREE charcoal-based storytelling and activity sessions around the campfire; to join us for these sessions, gather at the Car Park at 11am; 12.30pm or 2pm.

We hope to see you there!

20/06/2025

Our friends at Dryad Gin and Blabbermouth Community Storytelling will me marking the summer solstice with a walk on the hills on Sunday evening. Book your place at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dryadginltd/1582966

15/06/2025

Join us for a laugh-along look at the lore and legends of the Quantocks with an evening of life-drawing as you've never seen it before! 🎨🎫🍻
Come to this learn-along evening in the pub, where you can drink and draw as we lay bare the legends the hills: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lore-draw-tickets-1413572737109?aff=oddtdtcreator

31/05/2025

Join the community walk🌈🤩😃
https://www.quantockhills.com/event-details/lgbtq-community-walk

Peace and pride with the Quantock Hills National Landscape ✨

Join our Volunteer Walk Leader Lisa and our Wildlife Officer Paddon for a gentle and scenic community walk around the beautiful Hawkridge Reservoir area. This is a great chance to connect with others, enjoy the outdoors, and share in a relaxed, affirming environment.