The Lab at Hestercombe
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Oh no! Santa has been so busy preparing for the big day, he's gone and lost his pantaloons and all of his reindeers.
Santa and his sleigh have landed in the old grounds of Hestercombe and he needs your help. Can you help Father Christmas and his woodland friends; Bill the mouse, Cyril the squirrel, Wilbur the fox, Hetty the hedgehog and Nigel the mallard, find Santa's Pantaloons before Christmas is ruined?
Once you have helped find Santa and his friends in the Landscape Garden, head over to our Formal Garden to help find Santa’s Reindeer that flew away when he crashed into Hestercombe's grounds. You need to find all 9 reindeer and write down the letter each one carries to discover the secret Christmas word!
Present your booklet and say the secret word at the Gift Shop to receive your special prize from the Gift Shop.
The trails will be available daily between 10am - 5pm, Saturday 4th December until Sunday 2nd January (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Last entry to the gardens is at 3.30pm, or 3pm on ILLUMINATE event days.
£3 to include both trails, trail booklet and a prize on completion.
Gardens admission is required, either as part of your Father Christmas ticket, or a standard day ticket. Find our gardens admission prices.
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Visit our annual Christmas Market to find a range of beautiful, locally sourced gifts, crafts and Christmas presents
Hestercombe is proud to present Illuminate 2023, with beautiful new dynamic water fountains and music for the very first time
Enjoy a half day’s workshop at Hestercombe this Christmas learning the creative art of making your very own Christmas wreath with expert Jan Boddington.
A unique opportunity to meet Father Christmas in a magical setting