Wellington Monument

Wellington Monument

Important notice -

Tours of the monument are now available to book below.

A striking landmark recently restored, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills.

More about this place

The door to Wellington Monument

Visiting Wellington Monument: what you need to know 

Tours of the monument are now open for 2022. Tours are 10-4 on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Booking is essential, and make sure you arrive 10 minutes before the start of your session.

Please be advised, there are 232 steps up a small spiral staircase so bear this in mind when booking. Children over a height of 1m are welcome. Pets are not permitted inside the monument.

Flying kites at the Wellington Monument, Somerset

Things to see and do at the monument  

With extensive views across the Blackdown Hills, Taunton Vale and out to Exmoor, you can walk a bracing trail or watch the flora and fauna change with the seasons.

The countryside around Wellington Monument

Monument meander 

Why not enjoy walking along the beech-lined avenue? On this moderately challenging walk in the Somerset countryside, the route will take you around the edge of Wellington Monument, where you can see the ongoing repair work taking place.

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Wellington Monument

What's on

Wellington Monument   Somerset

Book your visit

Tours of the inside of the monument are available to book online. There is no need to book to visit and use the car park.

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Our work

Wellington Monument at sunset

Repairing Wellington Monument  

The £3.1m project to repair Wellington Monument has now finished, thank you to everyone who supported the project. Find out more about the journey to repair the worlds tallest three-sided obelisk here.

Letters from the community are placed in the monument

Memories in the monument 

The monument is loved by many, holding a place in peoples hearts. As part of the construction some of these memories have been placed in the monument to live on for years to come.

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History

Wellington Monument

The ups and downs of Wellington Monument 

The rocky history of the Wellington Monument, the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world.

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