Events & Activities, May
These are some of the events on this month:
- Saturday, May 5, 2012
DUE TO THIS VERY WET WEATHER - WE HAVE HAD TO POSTPONE THIS EVENT. NEW DATE WILL BE FORTHCOMING.
A teriffic day out for all the family. Taking place on the Orangery Lawn, it is the perfect setting to enjoy loads of activities -
Tug of War, family challenges (including Egg Throwing Competitions - very messy!), Woodland Skills, water sports on Pear Pond,Punch & Judy, magic shows, face painting and abseiling the climbing wall. Plus - a variety of food and craft stalls and lots of tasty treats from the Hestercombe barbeque grill.
Garden admision fee applies. Free for members.
All day fun! 10am to 5pm.
- Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Lutyens Gallery Presents Sara Dudman and Mike Tarr
A chance to see how Hestercombe's charcoal is made. The kiln is loaded on the first day, lit on the second and the charcoal is ready to be removed on the fourth day. This event is repeated through the year and charcoal is on sale in our Shop, helping support the sustainable managment of our woodlands.
- Wednesday, May 9, 2012
A chance to see how Hestercombe's charcoal is made. The kiln is loaded on the first day, lit on the second and the charcoal is ready to be removed on the fourth day. This event is repeated through the year and charcoal is on sale in our Shop, helping support the sustainable managment of our woodlands.
- Sunday, May 13, 2012
Hestercombe dresses up for a wedding to showcase its beautiful venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions. A limited number of handpicked exhibitors will display products and services and the Hospitality Team will be on hand to assist you to begin planning your wedding day. Join us for canapés and sparkling wine and view our venues including classical Orangery romantic Temple Arbour, grand Bampflyde Hall and the rustic Woodland Barn. Special offers available on the day.
Free Event
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
National Butterfly Week - 19th
19th-28th May
- Sunday, May 20, 2012
Join the British Butterfly Conservation team for delightful and informative butterfly trails in the gardens, woods and wildflower meadow finding and identifying the many beautiful butterflies at Hestercombe. The beauty of the gardens and abundance of butterflies and insects have made these trails very popular. Book your FREE place on a morning or afternoon trail - 11am or 2pm. Garden admission fee applies. Free for Members.
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
11am and 2pm
These are special days of butterfly trails specefically aimed at school groups. the british Butterfly Conversation team will take groups on a trail to identify the many beautiful butterflies in the Gardens. Learn about butterfly and insect-attracting plants in the garden and return in the summer to participate in the Big Butterfly Count. Booking is essential as space is limited. Contact the Education Officer on 01823413923 education@hestercombe.com
- Thursday, May 24, 2012
11am and 2pm
These are special days of butterfly trails specefically aimed at school groups. the british Butterfly Conversation team will take groups on a trail to identify the many beautiful butterflies in the Gardens. Learn about butterfly and insect-attracting plants in the garden and return in the summer to participate in the Big Butterfly Count. Booking is essential as space is limited. Contact the Education Officer on 01823413923 education@hestercombe.com
- Saturday, May 26, 2012
Join the British Butterfly Conservation team for delightful and informative butterfly trails in the gardens, woods and wildflower meadow finding and identifying the many beautiful butterflies at Hestercombe. The beauty of the gardens and abundance of butterflies and insects have made these trails very popular. Book your FREE place on a morning or afternoon trail - 11am or 2pm. Garden admission fee applies. Free for Members.
- Monday, May 28, 2012
Lutyens Gallery presents Val Bishop - Unique Poster Art
