Willow Weaving by Windrush Willow
We are thrilled to welcome Windrush Willow to our Marquee Lawn this summer!
For the first time ever, Hestercombe will display never-before-seen objects from its archives, showcasing an array of items spanning across five-hundred years
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Unearth some of the amazing objects featured in our spring heritage exhibition, showing some of the greatest works and artefacts in our collections. We have selected from the 2,200 objects in our archives so visitors can delve deep into Hestercombe’s paintings, drawings, sculpture, poetry, photographs, rare books, archaeological finds and many more.
The exhibition comprises seven unique galleries, which take visitors on a themed journey from the seventeenth century to the recent restoration of the eighteenth-century landscape garden. The rooms are all centred around four key themes; portraits, possessions, pictures and poetry.
Through showcasing our nationally significant collections, we can tell the stories of the people who shaped Hestercombe’s past and present, whilst we look to the future; to the artists who are inspired to explore the history and heritage of Hestercombe to make contemporary work in Hestercombe Gallery.
Some of the highlights include:
Throughout the exhibition we will also be giving visitors the chance to view the Portman bath - an eight-tap spray bath that we believe was one of the first 'jacuzzi' baths installed into a British home by George Jennings Ltd., who was also the inventor of the first public flush toilets. Teddy Portman bought the bath for his wife, Constance, and it was installed in the early 1890s.
Visiting days and times will be posted on social media, so make sure to follow us!
'Things That Pass a Thousand Times': Unearthing Hestercombe's Collections in Hestercombe Gallery runs from 12th March - 15th May 2022.
Entry is by gardens admission only.
Hestercombe Gallery is open daily from 11am - 5pm.
Read the full press release here.
We are thrilled to welcome Windrush Willow to our Marquee Lawn this summer!
NEW exhibition exploring landscape and environment.
Shaun the Sheep: Fun with the Flock is coming to life at Hestercombe Gardens during the Summer Holidays.
Get ready for a heart-warming experience as 2nd Chance Petting Farm brings a delightful array of rescue animals to visit us throughout the school holidays!
Join artist Lydia Halcrow for a walking, talking making workshop.
We welcome Folksy Theatre for an evening outside performance of ‘As You Like It’ by William Shakespeare.
Join us for a pawfect day with your four-legged family members at our fun dog show, taking place on our beautiful Orangery Lawn.
A thank you to our members this September.