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Special Garden Events in Somerset

These are a small number of gardens where the open day events offer something extra such a talk by the head gardener, special refreshments or privileged access. Click on the links below to find out more about the garden and book tickets.

Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine

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. Opens Wednesday 4th June, pre-booking essential.

The Newt in Somerset

A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special one-day event, kindly hosted by The Newt on behalf of The National Garden Scheme. It includes a talk from one of our lead gardeners, on the gardens and more recent developments, including the newest element, The Four Seasons Garden. They will provide the background to how the Four Seasons Garden was created, including the design and concept behind the garden, as well as its ongoing development following its opening this year. They will also provide further detail on what is growing in the garden currently and what are the main highlights of the gardens throughout the seasons. Opens Tuesday 9th September, pre-booking essential.

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