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Hestercombe Gardens

Magnificent Georgian landscape garden designed by artist Coplestone Warre Bampfylde, a contemporary of Gainsborough and Henry Hoare of Stourhead. Victorian terrace and shrubbery and an exquisite example of a Lutyens/Jeykll designed formal garden. Enjoy 50 acres of woodland walks, temples, terraces, pergolas, lakes and cascades.

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Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe Gardens

About Hestercombe Gardens

Hestercombe offers three centuries of garden design: the exquisite Georgian landscape garden designed by Coplestone Warre Bampfylde c.1750s; a Victorian Terrace and Shrubbery; and the exquisite Edwardian formal gardens designed by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll which, together, make up fifty acres of woodland walks, temples, terraces, pergolas, lakes and cascades.
The cafe serves delicious home-made food, with the option to sit outside in the stylish covered courtyard or indoors within the original stables blocks.
The well-stocked Plant Centre is a treasure trove of seasonal plants and flowers. There are play areas for children of all ages plus a picnic area and a variety of family trails around the gardens.
The beautifully restored 17th century watermill, Bat Room and Octagon Summerhouse adds extra interest to your visit.
Dogs are very welcome throughout the gardens, shop, restaurant/café and inside Hestercombe House on a short lead, with a free treat on arrival!

Website:

https://www.hestercombe.com

Hestercombe Gardens features

Location details

Hestercombe Gardens,
Cheddon Fitzpaine,
Taunton,
Somerset,
TA2 8LG

Directions to Hestercombe Gardens
Follow brown daisy signs. SatNav postcode TA2 8LQ. What3words app: fancy.arena.tanks.

Hestercombe Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. Discount/prepaid vouchers not valid on the National Garden Scheme charity day.
Admission Adult: £16.90
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-16:30

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. Discount/prepaid vouchers not valid on the National Garden Scheme charity day.
Admission Adult: £16.90
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-16:30

Accessibility

  • Gravel paths, steep slopes, steps. An all-access route is shown on the guide map and visitors can pre-book an all-terrain tramper vehicle.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Hestercombe Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Hestercombe Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Hestercombe Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Hestercombe Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Hestercombe Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.