The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Notice
Please be aware that Hestercombe will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, but will be open daily throughout the rest of the Christmas holidays.
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Tickets & Prices
Standard gardens admission applies (Hestercombe members go free).
To visit the gardens and take part in any Halloween activity, simply purchase gardens admission on arrival!
A kids go free this October half term offer is available from the Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, 2025. Applicable for children aged 15 and under. If purchasing tickets online, please just purchase adult tickets only.
Not in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
If you have any queries about your admission, please email our Visitor Reception or call 01823 413923
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Event Location
Hestercombe GardensCheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8LG
