Hestercombe is an independent charity: your visit helps us to maintain, restore and develop Hestercombe for future generations
If you're planning to visit between Monday 9th September and Friday 13th September, please be aware that there is a diversion in place to get to the main entrance. This is due to Wessex Water works taking place and closing the road along Pitchers Hill in Cheddon Fitzpaine. To see where the road closure is and the diversion, please click here. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Hestercombe is now a fully cashless venue - only payments by debit or credit card, contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.
As an independent charity, this helps us to save on costs associated with handling cash, such as security, counting, and processing fees, allowing us to allocate more funds directly to our mission.
A guide map showing all accessible routes around the gardens is available from our Ticket Office, and you can also download the guide map (PDF).
If you have any questions about visiting, please contact our Visitor Reception team at info@hestercombe.com
10am – 6pm, daily (last entry 4:30pm)
Visitor Reception: call 01823 413923 (10am - 4:30pm)
*Please note: when visiting, use the postcode TA2 8LQ for Sat Nav, or ///fancy.arena.tanks for What3Words.
The Stables: daily, 10am - 5:00pm (last orders 4:30pm)
Enjoy a menu of fresh, locally sourced food and drink including brunch, lunch and afternoon tea.
Reservations: call 01823 414197 (10am - 5pm).
Caffè + Gelato: now open for the summer
Enjoy hot and cold drinks, cakes and delicious local gelato Baboo, as well as savoury and light bites.
Both The Stables and Caffè + Gelato are free to enter.
Daily, 11am – 5pm
The Plant Centre and Gift Shop is now by the main car park and is free to enter. Pick up a gift for someone special.
Open daily 11am - 5pm
Gardens admission is required in order to visit the Gallery Shop and Secondhand Book Shop.
Open daily 11am - 5pm
Gardens admission is required in order to visit the Gallery. See what's coming up in the Gallery
Enjoy unlimited access to the gardens for a year, plus a range of exclusive benefits, by joining as a Hestercombe member from as little as £4 per month. Find out more about membership
Adult | £16.90* | |
Child | 4 - 15 years | £8.45* |
Child | Under 4 years | Free |
Family Saver 1 | 1 adult & up to 3 children | £25.50* |
Family Saver 2 | 2 adults & up to 3 children | £42.50* |
Wheelchair User | Half Price** | |
Admission for Tramper user | Please call us before you make a booking on 01823 413923 | Half Price** |
Tramper Mobility Scooter £5.00 (per 2 hour slot)
Ring 01823 413923 or email ahead to book before booking an admission ticket (payment required to secure booking).
Tramper scheme operated by Countryside Mobility, non members of the scheme will be required to join for a fee of £3.00.
**Please read our accessibility webpage for further information to help you plan your visit.
If you're a UK taxpayer and you make a Gift Aid donation when you enter of 10% more than the admission price, the UK Government will give Hestercombe Gardens Trust an extra 25% of the full admission price.
If you do not wish to make the donation, then please advise our ticket staff accordingly. Admission prices without a donation are: Adult £15.30; Child £7.65; Family Savers £23.15 and £38.60.
Groups and tours enquiries are very welcome – please see our Groups information for further details of what we can offer you.
If you’ve visited Hestercombe recently, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Please take a minute or two to share your feedback in our quick survey and help guide our future.
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 £48 per year.
Give a Gift of Membership to friends and family and they too can enjoy all the benefits of membership.
