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19 Jun Wed 2024

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A limited number of tickets have been made available for a private tour of the gardens on the evening of Wednesday 19th June in aid of the National Garden Scheme.

Please arrive promptly at 6pm for a glass of wine, and an introductory talk by Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, after which there will be the opportunity to explore the gardens, accompanied by Claire.

This will be a unique experience to explore the gardens in the early evening when the garden is closed to other visitors.

Please note this is a National Garden Scheme (NGS) event, with proceeds going towards the NGS's chosen charities. Therefore, tickets will need to be purchased through the NGS website.

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Arcadian Visions: The art of Coplestone Warre Bampfylde

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You already have a space for growing food, and you would like help designing it!

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Event Location

Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8LG

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Evening Garden Tour - Head Gardener Claire Greenslade

This National Garden Scheme (NGS) event will include a private evening tour of Hestercombe gardens with our Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade.

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