Thorncombe Village Trust was founded in the 1980’s by a group of local people who saw the need for a non-profit organisation which would work to preserve the area’s special characteristics and rich historical environment. The village was being threatened by overdevelopment and it became clear that a co-ordinated effort was needed to ensure that the individuality and special qualities of the village were protected. For more details see About the TVT

Thorncombe lies in a very beautiful part of West Dorset, bordering Devon and Somerset. It falls within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) . The Parish is over 5,200 acres in extent and is principally agricultural land. 

Fields tend to be small and hilly with ancient hedgerows, while the access roads to the village are very narrow lanes, shaded in summer by tall trees including oaks, beeches and sycamores, and fringed with primroses, bluebells and cow parsley.

  Stop press! Old photos recently come to light - do you recognise anyone?

Do you have any photos from past TVT events to lend us? We would love to add to our online archive.

Our recent walk was well-attended and very enjoyable, taking in footpaths around the village which were unfamiliar to some. We all loved the fantastic tea provided - many thanks to all who contributed .

Many people who joined the walk commented how enjoyable it was to discover these footpaths and to feel confident in using them themselves. It's also a wonderful way to meet people for those who are new to the area.

Pictures of the walk