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Urgent Notice

From Thursday 24th April the Stables Restaurant will be closed while refurbishment work takes place. The Gardens, House, book shop and plant sales are open daily as usual. Self serve tea and coffee is available in the courtyard.

Apologies for the inconvenience this will cause but something exciting is on the way... from the 1st of May, under new ownership, 'The Stables Hospitality' will open 7 days a week. For all enquiries please see www.thestableshospitality.com

Hestercombe launches 'The Lighter Side' exhibition

Hestercombe is pleased to announce its first permanent museum exhibition, ‘The Lighter Side’, a photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe.

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Opening of Hestercombe’s Water Garden and new Sunflower Meadow

Hestercombe is excited to announce the opening of our 17th century Water Garden and new sunflower meadow.

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Hestercombe Gardens Awarded Accreditation Accolade

Hestercombe House and Gardens is pleased to announce that it has been successful in gaining full museum accreditation.

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Susan Derges: Many Moons Exhibition

Hestercombe Gallery proudly presents a new exhibition featuring works from artist Susan Derges, who is internationally renowned for quite literally inventing new ways of making pictures.

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Chief Executive Philip White MBE to Pass the Baton of Hestercombe Gardens Trust

Hestercombe Gardens Trust announces the forthcoming retirement of founder and Chief Executive Philip White MBE.

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Hestercombe to host new exhibition exploring art and sustainability in the face of the climate emergency

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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

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Hestercombe to host new exhibition 'Changing Atmospheres'

Changing Atmospheres explores creative responses from nine unique artists on what it means to rediscover connection to natural environments and the self

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Can you help Hestercombe find these men?

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.

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Hestercombe to host new exhibition from celebrated international artist Mariele Neudecker

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

Free Entry to Hestercombe for National Lottery Open Week

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

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On demand: the Bampfylde Lecture 2021 with Sir Andrew Burns KCMG

Watch the Bampfylde Lecture 2021 given by Sir Andrew Burns KCMG, titled: Public Interest, Private Pleasure, Paradise Restored

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COVID-19 Update from Hestercombe

A regularly updated statement from Hestercombe Gardens regarding steps taken on site to help protect customers and staff from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Chairman of Hestercombe’s Board of Trustees hands over after 16 years’ service

The Chairman of Hestercombe’s Board of Trustees has stepped down after serving in the role for 16 years.

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Help for heritage as Hestercombe receives lifeline from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Help for heritage as Hestercombe receives lifeline from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

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Secret Gardens of Somerset: a Private Tour

Hestercombe Gardens is delighted to be featured in a new international specialist gardens book.

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Hestercombe House Opening Information throughout the Covid-19 pandemic

UPDATE, 7th January 2021: *Please note: in line with the national lockdown, Hestercombe House and Gallery is temporarily closed. Read our full coronavirus statement for opening information.*

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Huge Historic Painting Returns to Hestercombe

A magnificent 1747 painting by former Hestercombe owner Coplestone Warre Bampfylde has made a triumphant return to Hestercombe after almost 150 years.

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New Specialist Changing Facilities for Visitors to Hestercombe

Specialist disabled changing facilities near Taunton are available for visitors to Hestercombe at Reflect PMLD from 10am – 3pm, Tuesday to Friday.

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Enjoy an Accessible Day Out in Somerset

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Moshulu Shoes Shoots Summer 2019 Catalogue at Hestercombe

Devon-based company Moshulu shoes recently used the Edwardian Garden at Hestercombe as the backdrop for their summer 2019 campaign photo shoot.

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Pop-up café opening in Hestercombe House

Pop-up Café available in Hestercombe's Portman Room

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Swansong: a Tribute to Hestercombe's Swan

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Photography Competition Winners Announced

Wish you could capture the beauty of a garden view or the perfect detail of a fascinating flower on your…

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Hestercombe’s landscape saved with £1.5million grant

A vision to completely restore Hestercombe is one step closer thanks to a £1.5 million grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

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Restoring Edwardian Elegance: Heritage Punt Launch

On Tuesday 28th August 2018 we were absolutely delighted to restore Edwardian elegance to our Pear Pond by launching a traditional punt in front of a small, invited crowd

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Schoolchildren help replant Hestercombe tree avenue

'Bags for Help' grant allows us to continue Jekyll's work

We are so grateful to Tesco as thanks to their Bags of Help scheme, we’ve secured a grant for £3,935, which will…

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