- Autumn catering opening times: The Stables: open daily, 10am - 5pm; Caffè + Gelato: open Saturday & Sunday only, 10am - 5:30pm
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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 2nd June throughout the day and into the evening (for our first Summer Late Opening) for complimentary marshmallows to toast, the opportunity to do some charcoal rubbings, and delicious barbecue food from the chefs (evening only).
In conjunction with Hestercombe Gallery, artists will be on hand all day to help families make charcoal drawings and take part in other fun activities!
PLUS: the Charcoal Burner's Camp is next to our brand new play area in the Landscape Garden ~ great for kids.
Wednesday 2nd June, 10am - 7.30pm
Free entry (standard 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 unlimited access, with prices from £41.50 per year.
Give a Gift of Membership to friends and family and they too can enjoy all the benefits of membership.
Visit Hestercombe and upgrade your ticket to an annual membership for just the difference in cost.
Example: pay £13.75 for adult entry, and upgrade to full adult single membership for an extra £27.75 (£2.31 by monthly Direct Debit). The upgrade must be made during the day of your visit. Prices correct as of 1st April 2021.
See Membership OptionsJoin intrepid artist Coplestone Warre Bampfylde as you traverse his landscape gardens, jumping from view to view as you create a masterpiece of your own!
Hestercombe's Plant Centre is holding its popular end of season Plant Sale, starting on Saturday 9th October, until stocks last!
The spooky season has arrived... Embrace the chill and have a go at some of our spellbinding Halloween activities!
Help Gertrude the bat and her flappy friends find the ingredients for their disgustingly-delicious centipede pudding!
Autumn Bulb Plantathon: Join our Gardens team in October half-term week to help them plant thousands of new bulbs in Rook Wood.
Experience Hestercombe's historic gardens as never before, on our colourful illuminated winter trail, ILLUMINATE
Take part in our fun Christmas trails around the gardens and earn a unique festive treat!
*This event is now fully booked* Visit Hestercombe this Christmas to enjoy a magical Father Christmas experience, where every child can meet the man himself and receive their own special gift.
