Mendips Collection

The Mendip Hills from Wedmore, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rickford Chapel, near Blagdon, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Rickford Chapel near Blagdon, in the Mendip Hills of Somerset. Built in the 19th century as a Methodist Chapel, it is now a Masonic Lodge

Yoko Ono and her son Sean Lennon visit Liverpool. They are pictured outside the childhood semi detached home of her late husband and member of The Beatles, John Lennon

Blagdon, Somerset, August 1924
A GWR Publicity view of a path in the woods at Blagdon, in the Mendip Hills in Somerset, August 1924

Ebbor Gorge, Wookey Hole, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Ebbor Gorge at Wookey Hole in Somerset, c.1920s. This limestone gorge on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills is a nature reserve and is known for its caves and Neolithic

Wookey Hole Village, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Wookey Hole Village on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, c.1920s-30s

View from the Mendips over frost covered Somerset Levels towards Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, England

Cattle grazing on the Mendips on a misty morning, Somerset, England

Glastonbury Tor at dawn from the Mendips, Somerset, England

Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset Levels in autumn viewed from Stoke Camp Reserve, the Mendips, Somerset, England, UK. November, 2022

View from the Mendips, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
2830854 View from the Mendips, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 95.5x143.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Priddy Church, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of the Church of St Lawrence in the village of Priddy, near Wells in Somerset, c.1920s. The Grade I listed church dates from the 13th century

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in a valley bog, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, UK, June

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at sunset, growing in a valley bog, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, UK, June

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Greater Stitchwort or Addersmeat flowers in a woodland in the Mendip Hills

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Conifers in Stockhill Wood on the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Greater Stitchwort or Addersmeat flowers in a woodland in the Mendip Hills

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Beech trees in early autumn mist in the Mendip Hills

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A European Ash tree silhouetted against a warm sky at sunset in countryside on the Mendip Hills

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A broadleaf woodland in autumn at Rowberrow Warren in the Mendip Hills

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Black Down in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with Wrington Vale beyond

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Black Down in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with Wrington Vale beyond

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The stream in Long Wood in autumn in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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A waterfall flowing into the Mells River from the old leat which is a remnant of the mining works in Harridge Wood Nature Reserve

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An infrared image of two leaping roe deer in the Mendip Hills landscape

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A gate and stile on the edge of Ebbor Wood in spring at the Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve in the Mendip Hills

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The rising sun in a coniferous forest at Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Morning mist in a beech woodland at Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Path through Ebbor Wood in spring at the Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve in the Mendip Hills

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The rising sun in a coniferous forest at Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Morning mist in a deciduous woodland at Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills

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Pathway though woodland at Black Rock at the top of Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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A small waterfall on a stream in Long Wood in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Ramsons in flower alongside a stream in Long Wood in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Heather on Black Down in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Common Beech trees displaying their autumn colour at Netherwood in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Heather on Black Down in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Heather on Black Down in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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The Deceiver mushroom on a woodland floor in the Mendip Hills

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Waldergrave Pool dominated by Water Horsetail at Priddy Mineries in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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The Deceiver mushroom on a woodland floor in the Mendip Hills

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A misty beech woodland in summer at Stockhill Wood in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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A waterfall flowing into the Mells River from the old leat which is a remnant of the mining works in Harridge Wood Nature Reserve

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Ruins of Mendip Lodge which was the 18th century Italianate house built by Reverend Dr Thomas Sedgwick Whalley on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills

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The beech trees on Draycott Sleights in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at sunset

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View over Cheddar Gorge and the village of Cheddar on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset

Ferns (Asplenium scolopendrium)
Ferns. Clumps of harts tongue ferns (Asplenium scolopendrium) growing by a tributary of the Mells River, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK, in December

Mendipite is exclusive to the Mendips of Somerset. This specimen is from Merehead Quarry. Mendipite belongs to the oxyhalides and hydroxyhalides group

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The Mendip Hills, located in Wedmore, Somerset, England, offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. From Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset Levels in autumn to the charming village of Blagdon in August 1924, every corner of this region exudes natural beauty. One can explore Rickford Chapel near Blagdon or venture into Ebbor Gorge at Wookey Hole for a glimpse into history. The quaint Wookey Hole Village is another gem nestled within these hills. In November 2022, Yoko Ono and her son Sean Lennon visited Liverpool but found solace outside on the Mendips. Perhaps they were captivated by the view from these hills over frost-covered Somerset Levels towards Glastonbury Tor. Mornings on They can truly enchanting; misty surroundings create an ethereal atmosphere as cattle graze peacefully. At dawn, Glastonbury Tor emerges majestically against a backdrop of rolling hills - a sight that will leave you spellbound. This area has inspired artists throughout history; even as far back as c. 1840 when an oil painting captured the mesmerizing view from the Mendips. Priddy Church stands proudly amidst this picturesque landscape. Whether you're seeking tranquility or adventure, exploring nature or immersing yourself in history and art - there's something for everyone among the stunning Mendip Hills of Somerset, England.