A Rose is a Rose is a Rose
Five artists - Brendan Barry, Feral Practice, John Newling, Sophy Rickett and Marjolaine Ryley - present new works exploring art and sustainability in the face of the climate emergency and declining biodiversity
This event is fully booked
Important notice
Please note, this event is fully booked. To be added to a cancellation list, please email events@hestercombe.com.
To see our other festive events and book your tickets, please visit our Christmas events page.
Bring your four-legged friends for a very special visit to Hestercombe's very own Santa Paws! Based in the Gift Shop in Hestercombe House, Santa Paw's grotto will be bursting with festive cheer and a lovely way to get your doggy in the mood for Christmas.
Each dog will receive a special gift, and you'll be able to take your own photos of your dogs with Santa Paws.
Dates & Times
- Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December
- 12pm - 3pm on both days, with slots every 5 minutes
Prices & Tickets
- Dogs: £8 per dog
- Humans: half price gardens admission (Hestercombe members go free)
Good to know
This event is suitable for dogs only - any other animals will be turned away.
Please arrive at the Gift Shop at your allocated time. If you arrive late, you may have to wait until a free slot to see Santa Paws.
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Membership at Hestercombe
Join today and enjoy unlimited access to Hestercombe for a whole year
Described as “one of the top twenty gardens to visit in the country”, Hestercombe is always beautiful throughout the year. Join today and enjoy unlimited access, with prices from £44.50 per year.
Your membership includes:
- Unlimited access to Hestercombe Gardens for a year from date of joining for the Member, guests and children according to membership type
- Half price entry for visitors accompanied by a Member of Hestercombe (one visitor per member)
- Two full colour members’ newsletters per year & regular email bulletins
- Discounts on tickets to selected events at Hestercombe
- Half price entry to our partner attractions: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Forde Abbey Gardens, The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, and The Garden House.
Give a Gift of Membership to friends and family and they too can enjoy all the benefits of membership.
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Event Location
Gift Shop, Hestercombe HouseHestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8LG
