A striking landmark recently restored, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills.
Tours of the monument have now finished for the winter and will resume again in the spring. The car park and surrounding countryside remains open all year round.
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.
The Wellington Monument stands as a tribute to the Duke of Wellington and his victory at the Battle of Waterloo.
Its prominent location on top of Wellington Hill, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, has led it to become a symbolic marker on a journey within the local area and to the wider South West.
In contrast to other memorials to the Duke, the Wellington Monument has a more informal countryside setting.
It can be approached along a path lined with beech hedgerows and is surrounded by a wildlife rich meadow.
This is an ideal place for a picnic or to fly a kite.
A one mile walk taking in the surrounding area is a rewarding way to see the beautiful Blackdown views.
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
