Oct, 2019
Fungal Foray
Michael Jordan, author and chairman of the Association of British Fungal Groups, will lead a fun and informative walk through the gardens to discover and identify the many different types of mushrooms and toadstools to be found at Hestercombe. £12 + half price garden entry (doesn’t apply to members) Or call our Visitor Reception on 01823 413923
Restart a Heart Day 2019
Free
Come along to take part in one of the hour-long workshops to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to save a life in the event of an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Restart a Heart Day raises awareness about cardiac arrest and helps people to learn CPR, giving them lifesaving skills and the confidence to use them.
Nov, 2019
Christmas Market
Come and explore our annual Christmas market near Taunton in the heart of Somerset, featuring over 60 festive stalls bursting with beautiful gifts, delicious treats and unusual hand-crafted items. A huge Christmas tree brimming with baubles will provide the backdrop for choirs performing carols in the Courtyard and we’ll have entertainment to keep the little ones busy (weekend only). In the Stables Café and Bampfylde Hall we’ll be selling festive food and drink including wonderfully crumbly mince pies, indulgent Yule logs,…
Deer in a Day Christmas Willow Workshop
£95
Expert willow weaver Sarah Webb will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful willow deer at this fun workshop. Take your deer home to display in your garden or use it as a festive decoration. Enjoy tea, coffee and mince pies while you work in the Bampfylde Hall and a delicious two-course lunch will be served at the halfway point of your exciting project. The workshop is suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of weaving. All materials…
Deer in a Day Christmas Willow Workshop
£95
Expert willow weaver Sarah Webb will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful willow deer at this fun workshop. Take your deer home to display in your garden or use it as a festive decoration. Enjoy tea, coffee and mince pies while you work in the Bampfylde Hall and a delicious two-course lunch will be served at the halfway point of your exciting project. The workshop is suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of weaving. All materials…
Deer in a Day Christmas Willow Workshop
£95
Expert willow weaver Sarah Webb will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful willow deer at this fun workshop. Take your deer home to display in your garden or use it as a festive decoration. Enjoy tea, coffee and mince pies while you work in the Bampfylde Hall and a delicious two-course lunch will be served at the halfway point of your exciting project. The workshop is suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of weaving. All materials…
Dec, 2019
Wreath Making Workshops
£40
Deck the halls with a handmade wreath! Join florist Jan Boddington from Blue Shed Flowers for a workshop to make a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door at home over the festive season. Jan will share her expert tips to help you create an attractive foraged wreath using lots of lovely ever-green foliage and fresh moss. Enjoy tea or coffee and a mince pie while you work… We are running eight wreath making workshops: Sunday 1st December: 9:30am…
Wreath Making Workshops
£40
Deck the halls with a handmade wreath! Join florist Jan Boddington from Blue Shed Flowers for a workshop to make a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door at home over the festive season. Jan will share her expert tips to help you create an attractive foraged wreath using lots of lovely ever-green foliage and fresh moss. Enjoy tea or coffee and a mince pie while you work… We are running eight wreath making workshops: Sunday 1st December: 9:30am…
Christmas Carols at Hestercombe
£8
Feel festive as you enjoy your your favourite carols and seasonal tunes, performed by the Military Wives Choir and Taunton Concert Band.
Wreath Making Workshops
£40
Deck the halls with a handmade wreath! Join florist Jan Boddington from Blue Shed Flowers for a workshop to make a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door at home over the festive season. Jan will share her expert tips to help you create an attractive foraged wreath using lots of lovely ever-green foliage and fresh moss. Enjoy tea or coffee and a mince pie while you work… We are running eight wreath making workshops: Sunday 1st December: 9:30am…