Upgrade Your Membership

Play a vital part in Hestercombe’s future by becoming a Friend, Patron or Benefactor of Hestercombe Gardens.

Notice

- Please note, The Orangery is currently closed for important restoration work. However, you can still appreciate it from the outside.

- Autumn catering opening times: The Stables: open daily, 10am - 5pm; Caffè + Gelato: open Saturday & Sunday only, 10am - 5:30pm

Thank you for your support

Every visit you make, friend you tell about us, or slice of cake you buy helps us continue our ongoing conservation and restoration work at Hestercombe.

You can become more involved and play a vital part in Hestercombe’s future by becoming a Friend, Patron or Benefactor of Hestercombe Gardens.

To upgrade your membership please email our friendly Membership team or call 01823 413923. NB Terms and conditions apply

Become a Friend

Enjoy all the benefits of membership plus…

Free admission for a guest
Private views of Gallery exhibitions and exclusive talks from Hestercombe specialists and visiting experts
Preferential ticketing for selected events
A distinctive Friend’s lapel pin

Price

Individual Friend

£150 a year

£50 subscription + £100 donation

Joint Friends

£250 a year

£75 subscription + £175 donation

Become a Patron

Enjoy all the benefits of being a Friend plus…

Access to an exclusive programme of events including private tours of houses and gardens not usually open to the public
Discounted rate to hire spaces at Hestercombe for private entertaining
Invitation to the Chief Executive’s Drinks Party
Recognition in our Annual Review and online

Price

£500 a year

£150 subscription + £350 donation

Become a Benefactor

Enjoy all the benefits of being a Patron for three years, plus…

An exclusive and complimentary opportunity to host an evening drinks reception at Hestercombe
Invitation to an annual dinner hosted by the Chairman of the Hestercombe Gardens Trust
Engraved brick in Hestercombe’s Commemorative Wall

Price

£5,000 one-off donation