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Dragonfly Spotting at Priddy Pond: Saturday 8th June, 10am to 1pm
Stockhill Wood car park, Priddy Old Bristol Rd, Priddy, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomJon van Gowler, a Citizen Scientist with a lifelong interest in nature and the environment, will lead this guided walk. It starts from Stockhill Wood Car Park, Old Bristol Road, Priddy, BA5 3AS. Booking […]
Visit to Hornblotton and Alford Church: Saturday 22nd June 2024
The Historic Buildings Committee of SANHS invite you to visit Hornblotton and Alford Church on Saturday 22nd June 2024. Meet at Hornblotton at 10.45am. Julian Orbach will talk about the architecture […]
SANHS and TAUNTON CASTLE
Taunton Castle Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomTom Mayberry will give a tour of the Castle and Castle House to mark the 150th anniversary of the purchase of Taunton castle. After a break to allow people to […]
TONEWORKS VISIT – Friday 19th July
Tone Works Wellington Tonedale, Wellington, United Kingdom2 tours available: 10am – 11.45am or 11.45am – 1.15pm Cost £10 + £5 donation for SANHS Toneworks was at the centre of Wellington’s cloth industry, and the building housed […]
VISIT TO SMEATHARPE AIRFIELD, UPOTTERY – TUESDAY 23 July 2024 2.00 pm
Upottery Airfield Heritage Centre Cherry Hayes Farm, Smeatharpe, Slough Ln,, Honiton, United KingdomAn opportunity to visit a local airfield with D Day connections in the anniversary year Upottery airfield, known locally as Smeatharpe, opened in February 1944 as a bomber airfield for […]
A Tour of Historic Cheddar : Saturday 17th August
Parsons Pen, Near Cheddar ChurchSaturday 17th August 2024, 11 am From Parsons Pen, near Cheddar church Led by John Page Chair of SANHS Local History Committee Although Cheddar is best known today for its tourist attractions in […]
Heritage Open Days at the Wyndham Hall: The official start of the SANHS 175 celebrations.
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomSunday 8th 11am – 4pm Tuesday 10th 11am – 4pm showing films Friday 13th 11am – 4pm showing films Over the last year the Wyndham Hall volunteers have worked incredibly […]
Visit to West Coker Twine Works: Saturday 14th September 11.00.
Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker , United KingdomMartin Salzer will be leading this visit to West Coker Twine Works in the morning. Sutton Bingham Church and/or East Coker church in the afternoon.
Webinar – The History of Nature Conservation on the Somerset Levels. SANHS Presidential Address: Thursday 19th Sept at 19.30
WebinarSteve Parker’s Presidential address.
SOMERSET’S MILITIA and VOLUNTEERS IN THE 19TH CENTURY: Talk by James Spencer
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomAn illustrated introduction to the organisation, uniforms and service of Somerset's Militia, Volunteer and Yeomanry units, c.1800 - c.1900 TUESDAY 24 September 2024 7.30pm Wyndham Hall, Castle Green, TAUNTON TA1 […]
John Periam of Milverton – Talk at Wyndham Hall: Tuesday 8th October
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomDavid Victor will talk about a man who played an important part in the landowning history of Milverton. Book with SANHS office@sanhs.org by 7th Oct
An Introduction to the SANHS Herbarium: Wyndham Hall – Saturday 12th Ocober
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomSimon Leach will be talking about the collection. Book with SANHS office@sanhs.org
GRADING OF WALKS
Events are graded from 1-4 in difficulty. The grading is found in the event description in the calendar on this page. Keep in mind that a change in weather conditions can make a walk more difficult than anticipated. All walks and activities demand a basic level of fitness, suitable footwear and waterproof clothing.
1 Easy – generally even ground with a few gentle slopes; no special fitness needed. Comfortable footwear required.
2 Moderate – for reasonably fit people, may include unsurfaced rural paths and tracks, moderate slopes, uneven surfaces, steps and stiles. Walking shoes/boots required.
3 Strenuous – for fit, experienced walkers, will include hills, uneven surfaces, tracks and may include muddy terrain. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are essential.
4 Confined spaces – including caves and attics. Locations may be dusty, slippery and dark.
Activity leaders carry out a risk assessment beforehand. Participants are required to provide emergency contact details before taking part in an activity – this information is destroyed by the group leader after the activity has taken place.