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The man who makes the stars’ guitars
Winterwell Yard resident Josh Stopford (R) has made and worked on guitars for musicians like Idles' Lee Kiernan (L) Rocker Josh Stopford spent a decade on the road with ska band Yes Sir Boss. But after retraining as a carpenter he has switched from playing with the...
Forest Research interview Ed about our Woodland Creation Project
In Spring 2025, Ed was interviewed by Forest Research about our Woodland Creation Project on the land at Chesterblade Hills. You can watch...
Chesterblade Hills: A Perfect Eco-Campsite and Green Heart Venue for Exclusive Group Retreats in Somerset
Nestled within the rolling hills of Somerset, Chesterblade Hills is more than just a campsite, it's a space that brings together nature,...
Top Ten Tourist Destinations Near Chesterblade Hills for Guests of Our Wild Campsite
Nestled in the stunning Somerset countryside, our exclusive wild campsite at Chesterblade Hills offers a unique opportunity for families,...
Chesterblade Hills Ecology Day 2024
On 6th June, Chesterblade Hills hosted their inaugural annual Ecology Day gathering of ecologists, scientists, detectorists, green finance...
The Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Wild Camping in Somerset
Beyond the breathtaking vistas and fresh air, wild camping in Somerset presents a unique opportunity to reap the myriad health benefits of...
THE ADVENTURE – Transformational Wilderness Experience for Men – October 2023
Promised a weekend of personal growth and community in the wilds of Somerset. Co-founder and lead guide, Sam Adams, introduces First men...
‘Family Camp’ held across both sites in June 2023 brought the home education community together to learn, play and network.
The collaboration between Dominika Baran, Creative Roots & Kevin Button, Bridging Nature created a place where children could...
Over the course of 2023, we are transforming the walls of Chesterblade Hills with murals.
The former dairy production yard has been renovated to provide bright and airy artist studios, craft workshops and has become a...
UWE student film-makers using CHills as their film set location
We have kick started the 2023 season with visits from a student film production in association with UWE Bristol. They have spent a...
Youth Adventure Trust Charity visit
As the temperature drops on-site so does the number of visitors coming to enjoy the space but that didn’t stop the staff at the Youth...
Adventure Dating Singles weekend and other events
Adventure Dating Singles had a great weekend which saw them taking part in a sports day on-site. We also had the opportunity to host...
Autumn events: yoga, folk music and birthday weekend camp
As we welcomed Autumns arrival the Green Heart Space & Wild Camp Ground provided the perfect setting for a Yoga workshop, Women’s Folk...