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This month we’ve been glad to receive visits from the Woodland Trust, Forest of Avon Trust, and Avon Wildlife Trust (also representing Buglife). The original aims of the landowners on taking over Kelston Roundhill were threefold: restore viable farming; improve … Continue reading →

Kelston Roundhill is not particularly in the business of being a film location, and we’re not promoting it as such. But we all watch TV and movies so feel some responsibility to co-operate with the industry. If you think you … Continue reading →

Classic view. Never fails to please. Roundhill Barn prepped for celebration

We celebrated commissioning of the Roundhill Barn renewables 27 June, with special guests. We were very happy to welcome from Zaragoza, Spain Alejandro del Amo, and Isidro Berdascas from Abora Solar. Alejandro is the company founder and inventor of the … Continue reading →

Photos by Kelston Laureate Jon Hamp

The late May Bank hols saw two back to back celebrations at off-grid Roundhill Barn. This was the first major test of our renewables installation, which combines hybrid photo-voltaic thermal panels with large battery backup. From a power consumption point … Continue reading →

It’s May and it’s beautiful. People are getting engaged on Kelston Roundhill, celebrating marriages in Roundhill Barn, and also remembering bereavement. These are important occasions that should be beautiful and memorable, and need to be appropriately handled. Can we remind … Continue reading →

The levelled camp sites network of paths are looking cosy and fab among the spring wildflowers. This is better than any Chelsea Flower Show: no crowds, no bacon rolls, peace and quiet. The day was warm enough that it was … Continue reading →

Roundhill Barn and Kelston clump, Fri 18 May 2024 Cheerful noises up on the hill today as local schoolchildren from Saltford CofE Primary managed the 2-3 miles and 650 foot climb to hold their assembly on Kelston Roundhill. It’s one … Continue reading →