The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Join us for an afternoon of conversation with artist Susan Derges, poets Fiona Benson and John Wedgwood Clarke, and historian of photography and poet, Mark Haworth-Booth OBE.
This event is fully booked
Join us for an afternoon of conversation with artist Susan Derges, poets Fiona Benson and John Wedgwood Clarke, and historian of photography and poet, Mark Haworth-Booth OBE.
This event is timed to coincide with Many Moons, a solo exhibition by artist Susan Derges, which also features three collaborative bookworks between the artist and the poets.
Susan Derges: Many Moonsis showing across all eight spaces at Hestercombe Gallery until 22nd October.
Refreshments will be provided.
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Explore the fascinating history of the Portman family and their Hestercombe estate.
Kids will become mini explorers as they follow the Bug trail route around the Landscape garden.
Without the loyal support of our members, Hestercombe would simply not exist for the benefit of the community and future generations. To recognise the contribution that members make to the restoration and care of this special place, we're running a special offers exclusively for members this September. A little thank you from Hestercombe to you.
We’re delighted to partner with Jackson’s for a special Plein Air Day on Friday 3rd October, for a creative day of outdoor art-making in the grounds of Hestercombe Gardens. Whether you're a seasoned painter or picking up a sketchbook for the first time, this relaxed plein air event is open to all artists and art-lovers of all ages and skill levels.
This course is for you if you would like to incorporate trees within your growing area, or would like to understand better the benefits of trees within your plot.
This course is for you if you want to super charge your agroforestry system to produce more and quicker!
Do you want to start growing food? We start from step 1 in your food growing journey, including sowing, planting out & watering