Wellington Monument

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A striking landmark at the heart of an appeal for repair, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills.

More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

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

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Children doing a trail

Wellington Monument spotter sheet (PDF) 

Looking for something to do on your next trip to the Wellington Monument? This spotter sheet will keep the family entertained as you explore around the monument and see the project to repair it in progress.

Close up view of the scaffolding

Wellington Monument audio guide - repairing the world’s tallest three-sided obelisk

The story of Wellington Monument is one with many ups and downs. It has been redesigned, rebuilt and struck by lightning, twice. Yet this landmark has become a much-loved part of local life. Find out more about the restoration programme, how such extensive repairs came to be needed and why we are still fundraising to protect it.

The morning mist on the avenue at Wellington Monument

What can you get up to at Wellington 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

Our work

A deep crack in the stonework of the Wellington Monument, Somerset

Wellington Monument appeal 

To perform a full repair, returning the monument to the stature that was originally intended, and making this special place a more enjoyable place to visit we have a lot of work to do.

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Repairing Wellington Monument  

The £3.45m project to repair Wellington Monument has now begun. Currently clad in scaffolding, the project to restore the monument has reached its halfway point. Find out the latest on the project here.

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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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