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Globetrotters Summer Family Trail

Sat, 18th Aug at 10:00 am to Sun, 2nd Sep at 6:00 pm

Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG United Kingdom + Google Map

Terrific Tuesday – Brilliant Bugs

Tue, 21st Aug at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG United Kingdom + Google Map

Terrific Tuesday – Wild Art

Tue, 28th Aug at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG United Kingdom + Google Map

Dragonfly Willow Weaving Workshop

Wed, 5th Sep at 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG United Kingdom + Google Map

Cuttings Workshop

Thu, 6th Sep at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG United Kingdom + Google Map

Guided Mindfulness Walk

Sun, 9th Sep at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG United Kingdom + Google Map

Disrupted Views: seminar with artist Helen Sear

Tue, 2nd Oct at 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG United Kingdom + Google Map

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Did you know that Hestercombe is a charity?

The Hestercombe Gardens Trust is an independent charity that works to care for, restore and develop Hestercombe’s historical gardens. Every visit helps us continue this work and safeguards this wonderful place for future generations.

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Welcome to Hestercombe Gardens, Somerset

Discover Somerset and lose yourself in fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, tranquil woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and views that take your breath away…..

This is Hestercombe – a unique combination of three centuries of garden design: Coplestone Warre Bampfylde’s Georgian landscape garden, the Victorian terrace and shrubbery and the stunning Edwardian garden design by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll.

All of our gardens have undergone acclaimed restoration works and today provide important examples of gardens in contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop. The restored 17th century watermill complex showcases the historic uses of renewable energy alongside the original working mill machinery and is set in the heart of the gardens.

The award-winning visitor facilities include the warm and welcoming Stables Kitchen Cafe with a bright, airy courtyard, shop and Plant Centre. Inside Hestercombe House find the beautiful Column Room Restaurant serving quintissentially British afternoon teas and delicious light lunches. The Hestercombe Gallery and second-hand bookshop provide lots more to see and do, whatever the weather.

The Somerset Gardens at Hestercombe are open every day (except Christmas Day) are dog friendly and host events throughout the year.