GPS Embroidery - On Cultivation
The first in a series of exhibitions, walks and writings at Hestercombe in 2025-26 by artist and writer Lizzie Philps.
Join the gardeners up at the Charcoal Burner's Camp to experience the old-fashioned life of a woodsman ~ and get free marshmallows to toast.
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Every year at Hestercombe, the Gardens team make sacks of charcoal using traditional methods, hundreds of years old.
Join them on Wednesday 8th June throughout the day and into the evening for complimentary marshmallows to toast, the opportunity to do some charcoal rubbings, and delicious food from the chefs (evening only).
Location: The Charcoal Burner's Camp is next to our play area in the Landscape Garden ~ great for all the family.
Wednesday 8th June, 10am - 8pm (Last entry 7pm) *Half price entry from 5pm onwards
gardens admission required - free for members)

Described as “one of the top twenty gardens to visit in the country”, Hestercombe is always beautiful throughout the year. Join today and enjoy great value: unlimited access to Hestercombe with prices from £4.21 per month.
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The first in a series of exhibitions, walks and writings at Hestercombe in 2025-26 by artist and writer Lizzie Philps.

For 2026, pay what you can in Jan (uary)

Join us for Hestercombe's Giant Book Sale. Thousands of quality second hand booksFiction • Non-fiction • Children’sVisit the book lovers paradise to discover your next best read!Free entry via the book shop.

Join us for a series of tutored workshops at the peaceful winter surroundings at Hestercombe Gardens, where we will learn how to capture beautiful botanical subjects through careful observation and sketching methods. Suitable for all levels.

Join us for a series of tutored workshops at the peaceful winter surroundings at Hestercombe Gardens, where we will learn how to capture beautiful botanical subjects through careful observation and sketching methods. Suitable for all levels.

We are excited to team up with Shepton Snowdrops and some of the best snowdrop gardens in Somerset to create the Great Snowdrop Gardens Trail of Somerset.

Do you want to start growing food? We start from step 1 in your food growing journey, including sowing, planting out & watering

Easy propagation techniques for edible plants - from seed saving to budding, grafting & layering - beginners & professionals welcome
