The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Join Somerset County Cricket Club and Somerset Cricket Foundation at Hestercombe for some fun inflatable cricket games.
Hestercombe will be closed all day on Tuesday, December 16th, while the National Grid completes local high-voltage work across the estate. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Hestercombe will be joined by Somerset County Cricket Club and Somerset Cricket Foundation on Tuesday 8th August.
Come up and join us for some fun inflatable cricket games on the Orangery Lawn from 10am until 4.30pm.
You'll even get the chance to meet Somerset County Cricket Club's mascot, Stumpy, on the day too.
While you're here, enjoy our summer of Bee Friendly family activities such as a trail, waggle dance games and learning hive. Find out more here.
The kids cricket at Hestercombe is free when paying standard garden admission (Hestercombe members go free).
Admission tickets are available via the Hestercombe website.

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.
Give a Gift of Membership to friends and family and they too can enjoy all the benefits of membership.
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe

Explore the fascinating history of the Portman family and their Hestercombe estate.

The first in a series of exhibitions, walks and writings at Hestercombe in 2025-26 by artist and writer Lizzie Philps.

The wonder of the festive season is here…. from the quiet beauty of the gardens this winter to our wonderful Christmas children’s trail and festive craft activities in the main house, we’ve something for the whole family this Christmas at Hestercombe. KIDS GO FREE. December 6th – 24th

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.

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.
