Partnerships and Associations
Our thanks go to Viridor Credits who continue to support the restoration of the Gardens and in particular the restoration of the Watermill which was completed in 2010.
We are very pleased to have a close partnership with the EUROPEAN GARDEN HERITAGE NETWORK - EGHN. For more information on this organisation, please visit their website www.eghn.eu 
Members of Hestercombe Gardens enjoy half price entry into our partner attractions:
And a day on the railway..
Unwind as the steam trains of the West Somerset Railway take you on a leisurely 20 mile journey between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead, experiencing the sights, sounds and even the unique smells of the golden age of travel.
All aboard the HESTERCOMBE EXPRESS!
The West Somerset Railway and Hestercombe Gardens have teamed up to create an enjoyable relaxing day out -
From May to September - every Wednesday, and selected Saturdays - The Hestercombe Express travels from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard with a vintage bus to collect you at the station bringing you to Hestercombe Gardens.
To book - or for more details telephone The West Somerset Railway on 01643 704996. Download a leaflet today!
Also - Members of the Historic Houses and Gardens Association enter FREE, year round (membership card must be shown)
Hestercombe is an RHS Partner Garden. RHS members have FREE entry to Hestercombe 
Gardens from 1st October until 31st March (membership card must be shown)
YAC members have a '2-4-1' concession
Visit the Gertrute Jekyll official website for additional information
Classic Gardens of Somerset
Come and discover Somerset's Classic Gardens, places of beauty and tranquillity. Ten classic gardens all within easy reach of each other.
- Barrington Court, Ilminster
- Bishop's Palace, Wells
- Cothay Manor, Wellington
- East Lambrook Manor Gardens, South Petherton
- Forde Abbey & Gardens, Chard
- Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton
- Kilver Court Gardens, Shepton Mallet
- Lytes Cary, Somerton
- The Organic Garden at Holt Farm, Blagdon, Bristol
- Tintinhull Garden, Yeovil
- The Walled Gardens of Cannington & Tea Rooms
Cothelstone Manor
Cothelstone Manor and Hestercombe make a perfect partnership for a day out for Groups and Tours - combine a visit to both sites!
Arrange each visit separately - Cothelstone Manor 01823 433480 and Hestercombe 01823 413923
Visit the Cothelstone Manor website
The Hudson's Explorer Pass is your ticket to great days out at fantastic, money-saving prices.
For less than £7.25 a day, choose from around 200 iconic heritage sites, Treasure Houses and hidden gems across England including HESTERCOMBE! Visit their pages on this link:
