Events and Newsletters

The Friends of King John's Hunting Lodge are a vibrant group of individuals interested in the local history and archeology, as well as our museum.

Throughout the year a series of talks and visits are arranged for Friends, guests and visitors. The programme of events currently scheduled is:

Programme of Events

Programme of Events

Wednesday August 18

Visit to Knighthayes National Trust property as guests of King John's Hunting Lodge stewards.

Wednesday August 26

Visit to Westbury-sub-Mendip Romano-British farmstead.

Wednesday September 9

Visit to the English Heritage store at Temple Cloud.

Wednesday September 16, 2.30pm, CMH

Day Out in Axbridge and Lost Mines of Mendips

Films by local cameraman Clive North in the 1970s for BBC West.

Wednesday October 21, 2.30pm, CMH

Follow the Plough

Growing up on the Mendips, talk by Les Davies, Mendip Times columnist and former Mendip Hills AONB manager and ranger.

Wednesday November 18, 2.30pm, CMH

Banwell Bone Caves

Talk by John Page.

Friday December 11

Christmas dinner and quiz

The Lamb, Weare.

RETROSPECT

The newsletter of the Friends of King John's Hunting Lodge

August 2026

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