The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Coinciding with the exhibition opening (Expanding Landscapes: Painting After Land Art), and including conversations with curators and artists
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This event and discussion explores contexts for the exhibition, beginning with the word residence, and related terms including residue and resonance. Residing in landscape is at the heart of the exhibition and the notion of residence opens conversations about artist residencies, making art in response to being in particular places as well as broader themes of migration and habitation and more abstract ideas. Contributors include Joy Sleeman, Dr Ella S. Mills, Ruth Gooding, Onya McCausland, Rebecca Partridge and Damian Taylor.

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.

Do you want to start growing food? We start from step 1 in your food growing journey, including sowing, planting out & watering

Easy propagation techniques for edible plants - from seed saving to budding, grafting & layering - beginners & professionals welcome

Saturday, March 7, 2026 ยท 10am - 3pm This in depth workshop details the steps toward regenerative soil, reduced irrigation & increased biodiversity, whilst boosting crops

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

A chance to learn how to manage your food crops without the use of chemicals, pesticides etc
