Wellington Monument

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Our countryside space is open. We ask all visitors to follow government guidance on travel and social distancing to keep everyone safe.

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

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Wellington Monument

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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.

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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.

Wellington Monument