Get Ready to Chill on the Hill, a family-friendly event that celebrates diversity in nature, food, arts and community!
Sunday 31 August, Ham Hill Millenium Stones, 11am onward!
Chill on the Hill is back for 2025 - Bring your picnic blanket and your playful spirit – it’s time to relax, explore, connect with nature and make memories together. Book your place by clicking the link below. Help support a local and live programme of events starting at a suggested donation of just £1(but we would gladly take more). All your kind donations help to keep the chill vibe alive and further events like these happen! Cash or card taken on the day.
One of South Somerset’s most cherished country parks, Ham Hill sets the perfect scene for a magical day out for everyone with family and friends. Enjoy a vibrant celebration filled with live performances, uplifting music, creative workshops, and irresistible local food. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or diving into artistic adventures, this is one summer gathering you won’t want to miss!
BOOK HERE FOR CHILL ON THE HILL!
BOOK HERE FOR THE WORKSHOPS!
WE WELCOME FARM YARD CIRCUS!
We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Farm Yard Circus this year! Get ready for a wildly entertaining, family-friendly show inspired by the charm and chaos of farm life. Expect a whirlwind of group acrobatics, jaw-dropping juggling, toe-tapping live music, and laugh-out-loud circus theatre – all performed with hay bales, wheelbarrows, a giant tractor tyre, and even a mischievous scarecrow!
Expect a whirlwind of group acrobatics, jaw-dropping juggling, toe-tapping live music, and laugh-out-loud circus theatre – all performed with hay bales, wheelbarrows, a giant tractor tyre, and even a mischievous scarecrow! Set to a lively soundtrack of old-time tunes and foot-stomping rhythms, this high-energy show promises to thrill audiences of all ages.
CHECK OUT OUR CHILL PROGRAMME & FURTHER INFO!
Chill On The Hill is a day of performances, workshops, and creative activities for all!
See our full programme and BOOK FOR OUR WORKSHOPS HERE.
Our paid workshops include the following:
- Aerial workshops with Cirque de Silk - (£7 per child)
- Art workshops with Yeovil Art Space - (£6 per child)
- Walk and Art workshop with the Ham Hill Rangers - (£6 per child)
- Flora ID walk for families (FREE but sign up required on the day – up to 20 places available)
Booking is strongly advisable before the day of the event.
ALL CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE WORKSHOPS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the workshop time.
ON THE DAY – good to know!
Whether you’re 0 or 100 there is something for you at Chill on the Hill. We've kept ticket prices as low as possible to so everyone can join the fun! The event will commence at 11am with workshops, performances and something to keep the children entertained.
Our main Farm Yard Circus performance and Chill on the Hill Poetry sharing by ‘The Professsor’ will commence at 2pm!
As a not-for-profit charity, every contribution helps us bring more events like Chill on the Hill to life. Your support keeps the creativity flowing and the good vibes going. The information below outlines various ways to pay and what this includes.
EVENT ENTRY
We encourage a donation of at least ‘a pound a person’ for everyone who comes to Chill on the Hill. If you’re able to donate more, then we won’t refuse! You can donate online now and choose your amount.
This donation will enable you to enjoy the circus and theatre performances from FarmYard Circus, Tor Theatre, music from Sounds of the Streets, and much more. If you bring your own picnic, you can enjoy the day with nothing more to pay.
DROP IN ARTS & NATURE ACTIVITIES
Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to take part in ‘drop in’ activities. These will be available on a first-come-first-served basis, and we know that the artists running them would appreciate a small donation for bringing a smile to your face or keeping your children or parents occupied for a few minutes!
Please bring cash and/or a card on the day as there will plenty of opportunities to donate cash in the buckets or via card at the Donation Stations.
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS, ARTISTS & LOCAL FOOD
As mentioned above and in previous years, we will be running a morning workshops programme. These will have limited places and often sell out before the event, so we encourage you to pay for them in advance. Workshop bookings will be made available soon. Keep your eye on the website for further info!
A key element of Chill on the Hill is to promote and support local food producers. We’re delighted to welcome even more to the event this year, including Bagnell Farm, Laura’s Kitchen, The Firehouse Pizza Rocket, The Lentilist and Utazo Spirits to name a few…
New to this year we will be introducing local artists and writers to the event, including Polly Gillow and Ben Pulletz, giving you the opportunity to think ahead on Christmas and Birthday presents!
Keep your eyes on our Take Art social media pages or our website for updates and what’s in store.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Chill on the Hill 2025!
