Horner Wood

Horner Wood in autumn

Important notice -

Our car park at Horner Wood is open. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.

One of the largest and most beautiful ancient oak woods in Britain, a National Nature Reserve nestled on the Holnicote Estate.

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Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

Thatched cottages at Selworthy Green, Holnicote Estate, Somerste

Village life around the Holnicote Estate 

With over 12,000 acres of land on the estate, we've put together our top village hot spots to help you get the most from your visit.

An ancient oak tree in Horner Wood on the Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Horner Wood ancient trees walk 

Explore magical ancient woodland on this two-mile walk. Spot a variety of wildlife that make their home in the magnificent trees.

Woodland on Horner Hill, Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Dunkery and Horner Wood circular walk 

This scenic three-mile walk takes in Dunkery Hill and descends into the East Water Valley. Although it doesn't take you directly to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest point, you come close and can make a diversion to the Beacon with the instructions in the route below.

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What's on

Upcoming events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place.

Discover more events on the Holnicote Estate

Walkers enjoying the view from Bossington Hill, Exmoor National Park, Somerset

Events at Bossington  

Discover the village of Bossington nestled on the coast, with access to the South West Coast Path and cosy tea-rooms.

Thatched cottages at Selworthy Green, Holnicote Estate, Somerste

Events at Selworthy  

Discover what's on at Selworthy

Exmoor Pony at Webbers Post

Events at Webber's Post  

Discover what's on at Webber's Post. Take a walk to Webber's Post, which has views across to Exmoor's highest point - Dunkery Beacon.

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Eating

Tea-rooms near Horner

Periwinkle tea-room on Selworthy Green, Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Eating on the Holnicote Estate  

With a choice of tea-rooms across the estate where will you chose to relax? On picturesque Selworthy Green admiring the stunning view? By the famous packhorse bridge in Allerford? A short walk from the pebble beach of at Bossington? Or beside the ancient woodland in Horner?

Enjoy a cream tea in our tea room

Horner Vale Tea-room  

Horner Vale Tea-room is a place where you can indulge in a hearty ploughman's lunch, a homemade cake or cream tea. It is also a lovely location to hold a celebration. Contact 01643 862506

Enjoying a cup of coffee at The Vyne

Horner Tea Gardens  

Horner Tea Gardens sits on the edge of Horner Wood National Nature Reserve. As well as tasty treats, there are also beautiful plants available to purchase for your own garden. Contact 01643 862132

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History

The Holnicote Estate, Somerset.

Holnicote and the National Trust  

Have you ever wondered about Holnicote's history and how it became part of the National Trust?

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Wildlife

Heath fritillary perched on fern leaf

Discover wildlife on Exmoor  

Home to some of Britain's largest mammals and most beautiful insects, a trip to the Holnicote Estate is a must for wildlife enthusiasts.

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Our work

Horner Water in Horner Wood

Funding assists woodland management 

Find out more about the woodland work the Holnicote rangers have been undertaking.

Rangers with water vole release cage

Riverlands Porlock Vale streams project 

The Porlock project is part of the Interreg 2 Seas Co-Adapt programme. We will be working with European partners to restore natural processes that build a more resilient river catchment.

Sheep at Horner Farm, Holnicote

Follow Horner Farm's story 

Learn more about Horner Farm, and how our farm tenants are working hard to farm produce sustainably and keep wildlife habitat in mind.

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Get involved

A National Trust volunteer meets people from all walks of life.

Volunteering for the National Trust in Somerset 

Interested in volunteering? Have a look at the volunteering opportunities available across Somerset's coast and countryside.

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Places to stay

Holiday cottage on Exmoor

The exterior of Old Gateway Cottage Holnicote Estate Somerset

Old Gateway 

Explore Exmoor National Park from this cosy farmhouse cottage on Holnicote Estate.

Dunkery View, Holnicote Estate, Somerset

Dunkery View 

On the fringes of Exmoor, this quirky cob and thatch cottage is the perfect base for hiking the moors.

Ivy's Cottage, Selworthy

Ivy's Cottage  

A snug one-bedroom English country cottage in the village of Selworthy with views over Exmoor.

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