Ham Hill

Visit Ham Hill for beautiful views, wildlife, easy walks and one of the UK’s largest Iron Age hillforts.

Introduction

Ham Hill is a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors. It’s great for walking, running, dog walks, playing and spotting wildlife, with amazing views across Somerset. There is also an easy‑to‑use accessible path where everyone can enjoy the scenery.

Ham Hill has been shaped over millions of years and offers wide views across the South Somerset Levels, the Mendips and Exmoor. It is home to one of the largest Iron Age hillforts in the United Kingdom and is an important historic site. Today, you can enjoy wildflower meadows, lots of wildlife, interesting rocks and the remains of ancient ramparts.

Made from local hamstone, Ham Hill is easy to spot from the A303. With plenty of space to explore, there is something here for everyone.

The Visitor Centre is the main starting point for your visit. Inside, you can learn about the history and wildlife of Ham Hill, enjoy food and drink at the Lime Kiln Café, use the toilets and changing place, browse local art and crafts, and pick up gifts and local produce.

How to get here

Ham Hill is a short drive from the A303, on the south-eastern edge of the village of Stoke-sub-Hamdon.

Address of buildings

  • Ham Hill Rangers Office, Ham Hill Road, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RW.  What3words: inflating.childcare.howler
  • Ham Hill Visitor Centre, Ham Hill Road, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RW. What3words: endlessly.panics.historic
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More about Ham Hill

Our facilities at Ham Hill

Find out more about the Lime Kiln Café, the Visitor Centre, our opening hours and the location of public toilets

Dog walking at Ham Hill

Dogs are welcome at Ham Hill. Find out how to enjoy your visit while helping protect wildlife.

Accessibility at Ham Hill

Information about paths, wheelchair‑friendly routes, accessible toilets and Changing Places facilities

Things to do at Ham Hill

Explore and enjoy walking trails, wildlife, open spaces and great views across Somerset

Friends of Ham Hill

A charity group who help care for this special place through volunteering, fundraising and community projects

Discover wildlife at Ham Hill

Explore the wildlife at Ham Hill and spot birds, butterflies, bats and seasonal wildflowers across the site

A brief history of Ham Hill

Explore the history of Ham Hill, from early settlers and Iron Age hillforts to Roman times and later community life

Ham Hill geology and quarrying

Discover the geology of Ham Hill, from ancient seas and hamstone rock to Roman and Victorian quarrying

Events at Ham Hill

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