Horner Wood

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We ask all visitors to follow government guidance on travel and social distancing to keep everyone safe. Please be aware that the permissive path through Horner Farm will be closed during lambing season.

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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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Subject to government confirmation, we're planning to reopen houses in England and Wales from 17 May, and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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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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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?

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

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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