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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. A limited number of tickets have been made available for a private tour of the gardens on the evening of the 4th June. Please arrive promptly at 6pm for a glass of wine, and an introductory talk by Head Gardener, Claire Greenslade, after which there will be the opportunity to explore the gardens, accompanied by Claire. This will be a unique experience to wander the gardens in the early evening when the garden is closed to other visitors.

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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 four 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 Stables restaurant serves delicious home-made brunches, lunches, desserts and afternoon teas, with the option to sit outside in the stylish covered courtyard or indoors within the original stables blocks. Next door, Caffe + Gelato serves light bites, cakes, drinks and delicious locally made gelato. Both are free to enter.
The well-stocked Plant Centre is a treasure trove of seasonal plants and flowers. There is a play area for under 7’s plus a picnic area and a variety of family trails around the gardens. A natural play area for all ages is also open in the Georgian Landscape Garden.
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 ground floor inside Hestercombe House on a short lead, with a free treat on arrival.

Website:

https://www.hestercombe.com

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Location details

Hestercombe Gardens,
Taunton,
Somerset,
TA2 8LG

Directions to Hestercombe Gardens
Follow brown daisy signs. SatNav postcode TA2 8LQ.

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: £15.30
Child: £7.65
Opening times 10:00-15:30

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Discount/prepaid vouchers not valid on the National Garden Scheme charity day.
Admission Adult: £20.00
Child: Free
Opening times 18:00-20:00

Accessibility

  • Gravel paths, steep slopes, steps. An all-access route is shown on the guide map, & visitors can pre-book an all-terrain tramper vehicle (5 Mar only).
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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.