Volunteering is a key part of our work at the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme and we will have many and varied volunteering opportunities throughout our whole scheme. Our work began last year and during a challenging period of national restrictions we were very pleased to be able to introduce an enthusiastic workforce of Digital Heritage Read more…
The Quantock Hills have history and heritage of all ages, with 51 scheduled monuments in total within the National Landscape boundary! A scheduled monument is an archaeological feature that is designated of national importance by the government- these include well known Quantock landmarks such as Trendle Ring, Dowsborough Hill Fort and Dead Woman’s Ditch. Not all scheduled monuments are ancient. Monuments and archaeological Read more…
Working with the public is core work for the National Landscape, both in helping people to enjoy and respect using the hills but also engaging and educating the public on things like species identification and habitat management. As the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme comprises the surrounding parishes of the National Landscape, its work in these areas brings a diverse Read more…
A new Photography Competition run by the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme is launched today, Thursday 22nd April 2021. There are 3 categories, all of which will encourage participants to think differently about the hills and the wider Quantock area. Rather than the traditional landscape photos of views from and of Read more…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Wildlife Officer to join our team. This post is part of the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). The QLPS is delivering a 5-year programme of work and activities across the project area totalling £2.6m (including volunteer Read more…
The educational website for the LPS was designed for the schools taking part in our “In the Footsteps of the Romantic Poets” project 1.3, but there’s lots of art and learning ideas there that are very suitable for home schoolers too. Check out the home learning resources at https://www.quantockhillseducation.org/ You Read more…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Natural Heritage Officer for the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme. You will work with communities and organisations within the QLPS to plan and deliver a programme of nature-based events and activities, lead and commission practical conservation works, and generally promote the exploration, understanding and Read more…
