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Ham Hill - 427 acres of stunning country park. The new visitor centre and café are now open. The site is managed by South Somerset District Council.

Known for its golden hamstone quarries, being the home of the UK's largest Iron Age hillfort, and its many glorious walking routes. Ham Hill Country Park
Ham Hill is a 164 hectare (390 acres) country park centred on an Iron Age hillfort. There is extensive parking on site and plenty of open hilly landscape to explore. Ham Hill has peaceful, leafy woodlands and glades, grassy meadows, old quarry areas and a fantastic landscape of hilly mounds left from Victorian quarrying days on the hill. It is these hills that makes Ham Hill so unique and such an interesting place to come and visit, with a great network of paths to explore.

31/10/2026

It was really disappointing to see that the top of our wall had been removed to create a pretend ‘fire’ outside the Visitor Centre this week 😔

Please help us to look after this space and respect the work that the rangers, Visitor Centre staff and volunteers do to ensure it is a welcoming place for everyone to visit.

Thank you 🙏

29/10/2026

We have had a few reports of fire on the Northern Spur of Ham Hill.
No worries, it was a well controlled bonfire in one of our neighbouring gardens.

29/10/2026

There is a new accessible volunteering opportunity starting at Ham Hill detailed in the poster below. Have a go at doing some light maintenance tasks whilst enjoying spending time outdoors with people and nature 🪲🌳🪶

When: the first Monday Morning of each month 10am-12:30pm, starting this November 2nd.

Please contact: [email protected] if you’d like to join, or have any queries. Thank you!

28/10/2026

Fairy Ring (Elf Ring, Pixie Ring, Witch Ring, or Gallitrap) in Strouds West Meadow. All ready for Halloween!

28/10/2026

🎃 Children’s luxury Halloween hot chocolate on sale at the Lime Kiln cafe now!

Perfect for after finishing the Spooky Wildwood Trail 👻

28/10/2026

Discover Somerset's wartime stories this November.

Join heritage expert Joseph Lewis for an evening of fascinating local history, revealing Somerset’s role in the First and Second World Wars through rare photographs, objects and archive material.

Learn about local businesses, the railways, Houndstone’s link to D-Day, and the people whose lives were shaped by conflict.

📅 Monday 9 November 2026
🕖 7pm–9pm
📍 Ham Hill Visitor Centre, Stoke-sub-Hamdon
🎟️ £10

Book now and uncover the stories behind Somerset's Home Front. Link in comment below.

South Somerset Heritage Collection Yeovil

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

Have a go at the Spooky Wildwood Trail this half term! 🎃 👻

Open to families, no pre-booking required. To join in, head to the Visitor Centre & pay £1 to enter and be given a Trail Sheet.

Follow the Trail to the Wilwood Playzone and look out for spooky autumnal treasures along the way! Return to the Visitor Centre when you’re done to claim your chocolate treat 🍬

(Trail running from 26th October - 2nd November)

26/10/2026

❤️‍🔥What's on at Ham Hill this week? 📖

As the skies darken, as the leaves turn shades of red and brown, as the flowers retreat and the toadstools take their place, come and celebrate the season at Ham Hill by booking on to one of our half term events.

📔Tales of Bravery and Triumph

Story telling afternoon (stories written by YOU!) Wednesday the 28th October, 16:00-17:30.

Share your own stories, tales from your ancestors, or delve into history and legend. Hot chocolate provided before we start telling our stories, and toasted marshmallows at the end! Booking essential, no cost.

❤️‍🔥Fire-lighting and Charcoal Making

Friday 30th October, 13:00 - 15:00

Create a spark and watch a flame glow. Learn the traditional skill of firelighting outdoors, and have a go at making charcoal! Sketch some awesome autumn artwork to take home. Booking essential, £6.50 per child.

👻The Spooky Wildwood Trail

A family-friendly outdoor trail to try this October Half Term!

Starting at the Ham Hill Visitor Centre, follow the trail towards the Wildwood Playzone. Solve spooky clues, complete nature challenges and collect letters to reveal the mystery word! £1 per person, no booking required!

To find out more about these events, go to the Discover Wild Somerset webpage... and we will see you there!

25/10/2026

Luxury hot chocolate now available!

Perfect for warming up after an autumnal walk ☺️

Address

Ham Hill Road
Yeovil
TA146RW

Telephone

+441935823617

Website

https://visitsouthsomerset.com/listings/countryside-nature-and-wildlife/ham-hill-country-park.htm, https://discoverwilds

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