Christmas Market 2023 applications now open!
We have now opened applications for Hestercombe's Christmas Market 2023
Find a Warm Welcome at Hestercombe
We have joined forces with Spark Somerset to invite and share our warm space with the local community this winter at Hestercombe.
Our New Year promises to you!
We wish you and your family a very happy New Year from all of the team at Hestercombe.
Head Gardener Blog - New Year Tasks in the Garden
Our Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, discusses the gardening jobs that can be started in the new year.
From the Archives: Memories of Hestercombe
MEMORIES OF HESTERCOMBE: THE 1873-77 REMODELLING OF HESTERCOMBE HOUSE
Head Gardener Blog - Snowdrops
Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, on Snowdrops, the impressive display that we have at Rook Wood from late December to March, as well as the history and some fun facts surrounding the plant.
Discover a star-studded Christmas for Hestercombe 2022
Discover a star-studded Christmas 2022 at Hestercombe with ILLUMINATE, as our historic gardens play host to biggest display yet
Planting for Drought Tolerance
Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, on how we can adjust our garden planting to better suit long, dry spells
Preserving Water at Hestercombe
Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, shares tips on how we’re saving water at Hestercombe
Hestercombe to host new exhibition exploring art and sustainability in the face of the climate emergency
Hestercombe to host new spring heritage exhibition
For the first time ever, Hestercombe will display never-before-seen objects from its archives, showcasing an array of items spanning across five-hundred years
How Hestercombe is trying to save the British ash tree
Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, explains how Hestercombe is fighting ash dieback and trying to protect the future of our woodlands
