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Hestercombe is a unique collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design. All have undergone acclaimed restoration works and today provide important examples of gardens in contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop.
Hestercombe offers a great destination for an exciting short stop or a wonderful leisurely day out.
Walk the gardens, visit the Courtyard to enjoy delicious refreshments - or browse in our beautiful Gardens Shop which is filled with interesting and unusual gifts, books and a well stocked plant centre.
The Children's Playground, situated adjacent to our sunny comfortable picnic offers a safe haven for the little ones - aged up to 7 - with easy access to all facilities.
And don't forget to visit our Bat Roost with its hi tech viewing room!
- DOGS WELCOME on a short lead.
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Hestercombe has a choice of versatile venues for weddings, conferences and parties; business meetings, exhibitions, celebrations of all kinds - let us take care of you.
Also, there are exciting year round events - talks, themed lunches, food and craft fairs, workshops, live music and seasonal delights with lots to do for the whole family.
With so much on offer, we are sure that you will find Hestercombe a welcome oasis of tranquillity, a great day out for friends and families, a regular destination for events and the perfect venue for celebrations or business functions.
Download the latest NEWSLETTER to read about developments.
MAJOR NEWS:
The Mill & Barn Project is now open. The complex is centre for education and interpretation for the whole estate. In addition the Mill building showcases the historic uses of renewable energy alongside original working mill machinery to demonstrate how these sustainable sources of energy may be harnessed in the future.
Other attractions as part of the project:
- Mill Tea Garden - elegant teas on the edge of the beautiful Mill Pond - later this year
- Beautiful Garden Wedding venue
- Additional, modern and well equipped conferencing/meeting facilities
- Unique, self contained setting for parties and weddings