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Opening Times

Hestercombe Gardens is open all year round, except Christmas Day.

The gardens are open from 10a.m. to 5.30p.m. with the last entry at 5p.m. (dusk in Winter)

The Courtyard, Stables Restaurant & Coffee Shop and Lutyens Gallery are open 10a.m. to 5.30p.m. (closing at 5p.m. in Winter)

The Gardens Shop & Plant Centre are open 11a.m. to 5.30p.m. (closing at 4.30p.m. in Winter)

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I commend your food and service; we were all impressed with the eating experience as well as the excellent service...the tomato soup was the best I have ever tasted and the roast lunches were delicious!!

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Appeals

Hestercombe is an independent charity. All profits from admissions and retail activity go directly towards the continued restoration, development and maintenance of these important gardens. Registered Charity 1060000.

There are many ways to help us continue with our work -

Become a Member of Hestercombe
Visit often and enjoy all the facilities and events
Buy a Brick in our Contributors' Wall - a direct contribution to the magnificent £1.6m restoration of the 17th century water mill and barn
Dedicate a bench or tree
Legacies - remember us in your will - after loved ones have been considered, please think of Hestercombe and its sustainablility for future generations

Our next major Appeal will be launched in 2013 as Hestercombe begins the ambitious Hestercombe House Project.

Donations

Hestercombe Gardens Trust is an independent charity - Charity Number 1060000. All proceeds from admissions, membership, retail, functions and events go directly to the continuing restoration, development and maintenance of these important and beautiful gardens.

Donations please A donation to Hestercombe, no matter how small, is gratefully accepted.

A quick and easy online payment system is in the process of being set up but in the meantime, if you would like to make a donation, please telephone 01823 413923 and speak to Phillip White.

Thank you very much from the bottom of our heart!

Legacy & Wills

When it comes to your will, it's only right that your family and friends come first in your thoughts. But you could also consider leaving a gift in your will to a cause close to your heart.

Legacies help enormously by enabling Hestercombe to undertake work that would not be possible on our annual budget. Additional funds are vital to continue with the development of these world-acclaimed gardens and expand our sustainability programme. All donations, big or small, can make a significant difference and are gratefully received and acknowledged. We hugely appreciate your support and pledge to continue to safeguard the Gardens for generations to come.

Remembrance

Hestercombe has a beautiful Garden of Remembrance. Situated below the Pergola, the Apple Orchard provides a natural and peaceful area for the scattering of ashes.

Please contact Philip White, Chief Executive, The Hestercombe Gardens Trust,

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telephone 01823 413923

Volunteering

Hestercombe relies on the generosity and energy of volunteers both in the Gardens and with Administrative support. If you have time to spare and enjoy working with a happy and enthusiastic team please contact us!

For volunteering in the Garden contact our Head Gardener, Claire Reid on 01823 413923 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

And for volunteering with Administration, please contact Holly Poole on 01823 413923 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.