Grab a stick of charcoal and some paper as you create wonderful charcoal drawings from textures and surfaces dotted around the gardens.
Please note that Hestercombe House and Gardens will be closed on Monday 15th September due to the high winds predicted. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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In this family garden trail, find the brightly coloured plaques within our Landscape garden as children can create their very own charcoal rubbings - inspired by Hestercombe's history with making charcoal at our Charcoal Burner's Camp.
This is a fantastic sensory trail, designed to have little artists thinking creatively as they search around for new textures and patterns for their paper artworks.
24th July - 5th September ~ Story Stones Trail
24th July - 5th September ~ The Mushroom Magic Trail
21st August - 5th September ~ The Charcoal Creations Trail
Trail price is 50p plus standard garden admission (Hestercombe members go free).
Includes a trail sheet, drawing charcoal and paper.
You can either pay for your gardens admission online, or purchase on the day of your visit at Visitor Reception.
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.
Kids will become mini explorers as they follow the Bug trail route around the Landscape garden. Extended by popular demand, now running until Sunday 5th October!
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
