Events & Activities
Here are a selection of events and activities during February at Hestercombe for which you can buy tickets.
These are some of the events on this month:
- Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Beautiful carved wood pieces by woodturner, Dave Appleby in the Stables Restaurant and Coffee Shop from 1st February 2012
Share your Hestercombe with your friends, family and work colleagues!
- Saturday, February 11, 2012
Half Term Spring Quizzes - 11th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Sunday, February 12, 2012
Half Term Spring Quizzes - 12th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Monday, February 13, 2012
Let your children get outdoor and active this February half term, with our exciting outdoor adventure days.
Children can enjoy some muddy good fun and take part in a whole host of activities including mountain biking over the Quantocks, rafting, den building, bush craft, team games and survival skill.
For children aged 8 – 16 years old.
Price £23 a day
For more information or to book call us on 01823 410236http://www.1610.org.uk/events/feb-half-term-adventure-days
February half term activity overview
Monday 13th Feb
Suvival skills day - Stranded and isolated in the wild – what should you do first? Fire? Shelter? Food? Come and learn some of the key skills needed!
8 - 14yrs old
Tuesday 14th Feb
Commando day - Are you tough enough? Get and get put through your paces on this action packed adventure day and learn key commando and camouflage skills as well as flour bomb wars.
8 - 14yrs old
Wednesday 15th Feb
Adventure day - Fun outdoor challenges including mudslides, rope swings and mud fights. This one will be messy!
8 - 14yrs old
Thursday 16th Feb
Hullabaloo movie night - Dressing up is encouraged at our club for children with disabilities. Become your favourite movie star for a day and make popcorn.
8 - 18yrs olds
Friday 17th Feb
Mountain Biking on the Quantocks - An action packed ride on the Quantocks. Expert and friendly instructors will help you develop your skills and tackle the tricky trails. All abilities welcome
11 - 16yrs oldCarole likes to use acrylics and oils and she paints a variety of subjects, including wildlife, floral and still-life.


Half Term Spring Quizzes - 13th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Half Term Spring Quizzes - 14th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Mill Demonstration Day - 15th Fe
Come and see the beautifully restored 17th century watermill with displays of mill machinery and Country House technology. Meet the miller, see flour being made and the turbine watermill in the Dynamo House and Mill Room.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for Members.
Half Term Spring Quizzes - 15th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Thursday, February 16, 2012
Half Term Spring Quizzes - 16th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Friday, February 17, 2012
Half Term Spring Quizzes - 17th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Saturday, February 18, 2012
Half Term Spring Quizzes - 18th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Sunday, February 19, 2012
Half Term Spring Quizzes - 19th
Half term spring quizzes and trails through the Gardens.
Garden admission fee applies. Free for members.
- Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Confident Gardner - 'Rose Pr
Rose Pruning with Formal Gardens' supervisor, Claire Reid, who shares knowledge and expertise in her second workshop. Enjoy some classroom theory and practical work in Hestercombe's Rose Garden. Gloves, sturdy footwear and secateurs are required.
Garden admission also required. Booking Essential, limited places. SOLD OUT
- Friday, February 24, 2012
The Bampfylde Memorial Lecture
Mark Horton of the BBC's 'Coast' series this year's speaker.
Supper 5.45pm, Coffee and Wine bar open from 7pm, Lecture 7.30 pm
Lecture Ticket Only: £8
Lecture and Supper Ticket: £20 - Delicious two-course dinner and entry to the lecture. Book your SUPPER by telephoning 01823 413923.
Please call 01823 413923 to book the supper.





























