The Hestercombe Estate made its contribution to the Great War effort by supplying soldiers to British regiments stationed in France, Belgium, India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. This fascinating blog post by Archivist Kim Legate explores the stories of the Hestercombe staff members involved.
Changing Atmospheres explores creative responses from nine unique artists on what it means to rediscover connection to natural environments and the self
Get outside this season, breathe in the fresh air and watch Hestercombe gardens come alive with the rich colours of autumn.
Hestercombe is appealing to members of the public to help identify the gardeners in this 1914 photograph, so they can tell the stories of the people who shaped its history.
Are you a creative looking for your next opportunity?
A number of beautiful hand-painted, solid wood carved toadstools are to be auctioned as part of The Mushroom Magic Trail
SEDIMENT brings together three decades of work by celebrated German artist Mariele Neudecker. Landscape, the deep sea, the Arctic, environmental concerns and lockdown all have a presence in this major solo exhibition.
![Image: Mariele Neudecker, We Saw It Coming All Along [1 & 2] 2019, (detail), mixed media on archive print on board. © the Artist](https://hestercombe.imgix.net/uploads/images/_400x300_crop_center-center_none/LEAD-IMAGE_2021-07-22-105318_efbs.jpg)
The next instalment from the Hestercombe Archives explores the fascinating early history of 'Haegsta’descumb', from 682 - 1391
The National Lottery Open Week returns for 2021, offering free entry and discounts at hundreds of venues across the UK this June, including Hestercombe Gardens
No Mow May ~ can you resist your mower for one month to help insect life in the UK?! Head Gardener Claire Greenslade sets you a challenge...
We love to see wildlife activity in our gardens but how can we encourage and support them? Head Gardener Claire Greenslade explains.
In 2005, Hestercombe Gardens Trust took ownership of Gotton Copse, a patch of woodland roughly 9 acres in size, but it was several years later that we started to restore the area ~ and found swathes of glorious bluebells!
