AN exhibition on the history of Hinkley Point opens at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton on Saturday.

Landscapes of Power: The Archaeology and History of Hinkley Point, will shed light on archaeological discoveries from the site, and from the proposed route of the Cannington bypass, following a series of excavations.

The exhibition, a collaboration between the South West Heritage Trust, EDF Energy and Somerset County Council, will also describe the changing landscapes near Hinkley Point over thousands of years.

It runs until April 11.

The museum is open from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday, with last entry at 4.30pm. Admission is free.