Wellington Monument

A striking landmark on the edge of the Blackdown Hills

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View of the surrounding landscape from the top of the Wellington Monument, Somerset

Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh 

Join Alan Titchmarsh as he goes behind the scenes at our places in a fourth series of Secrets of the National Trust. We’ll be featuring in episode four, join Alan as he delves into the lives of Plas Newydd’s former residents. Jennie Bond is at the Wellington Monument in Somerset, built to commemorate the battle of Waterloo. Tune in on 6 August at 9.15pm, Channel 5 to find out more.

Flying kites at the Wellington Monument, Somerset

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? You can experience breathtaking views on this moderately challenging walk in the Somerset countryside.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Get to know Wellington Monument at Heritage Open Days

Fri 20 Sep 2019
10:00-15:00
Wildlife tours and activities including tree listening sessions. Learn more about the Duke and the battle of Waterloo. Talks from expert on the construction of the Monument.

Discover a sensory autumn trail

Mon 28 Oct 2019
10:00-16:00
Come to Wellington Monument this half term for some Halloween fun, we have an autumn sensory trail around the monument.

Cleverly Everly tribute show in aid of Wellington Monument.

Fri 08 Nov 2019
19:30-23:30
Come to a fabulous evening to raise money for the Wellington Monument Project, where tribute band Cleverly Everly play 60's music from the Golden Era of music.
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History

Wellington Monument in the sunshine

200 years of stories and more to come 

Discover the story of the monument

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