Things to see & do
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Visit the villages
Visit the villages
The Holnicote Estate is dotted with stunning cottages. We care for many of them, and conserve them using traditional building methods.
Some of our cottages are available for you to stay in on your holidays.
© Jim Elliott
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Discover the veteran trees
Discover the veteran trees
The estate is home to at least 2,000 veteran trees among the 2,000 acres of woodland.
Explore Horner Wood and search out its ancient trees. See if you can find out who the General is, and his age.
© National Trust
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Have a cream tea
Have a cream tea
If you need refueling after a walk, visit the village of Selworthy and pop into Periwinkle Tea-room on the village green.
You can also pick up some presents in our shop.
© Jim Elliott
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Have a BBQ with friends
Have a BBQ with friends
If you're looking for a fun way to have lunch or enjoy a summer evening, bring friends to Bossington car park for a BBQ.
© Paul Camp
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Have a go at orienteering
Have a go at orienteering
Have fun finding your way around Selworthy Woods.
Download our orienteering trail and explore the estate.
© Jennie Woodcock
Visit the villages
Discover the veteran trees
Have a cream tea
Have a BBQ with friends
Have a go at orienteeringEvents at Holnicote
Take part in our wonderful series of events this year. From Easter trails to worm charming, there's something for everyone.
Don't miss...
- Sunsets over the Bristol Channel
- Listening to the deer rut
- Enjoying the spectacular views
- Cream teas at Periwinkle tea room
- Explore the wild landscape of the salt marshes
- Enjoy the rugged coastal path around Hurlestone Point
- Reach for the stars at Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest point
A few of our walks
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Dunkery and Horner Wood circular walk
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Mark Rowe's walk
Exmoor: Day one
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Mark Rowe's walk
Exmoor: Day two