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Natural Places and Designed Landscapes - an archaeologist approaches historic gardens.
The rare Lesser Horseshoe pups are being born and you can see them close up.
Father's Day BBQ in the Courtyard 19th June - Booking essential Charcoal Burning Days 21st, 22nd, 24th June
with a BBQ in the Courtyard on 21st & 22nd June - no need to book!
Seed and Plant Swap Day on Wednesday 18th May from 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Come and meet Claire our Formal Gardens' Supervisor. Bring your extra seedlings, half used seed packets, divided plants from your garden and swap them with other keen gardeners - real 'green' currency! Meet on the Marquee Lawn in front of the Shop. Entrance to this event is FREE!
Chi Gung in the Garden
Every Tuesday from 11a.m. Clive Tempest of the Hestercombe Chi Gung Group welcomes new members to his Chi Gung sessions.
Chi Gung, meditation, breathing, shibashi tai chi - to increae your 'chi' to become more sensitive to your own vital energy and make contact with the rising engergy of the earth.
No need to book - just join in. Wear comfortable clothes.
Visit www.bigger-picture.net
For more information email chi.gung@btinternet.com
The Bluebells are still blooming in Gotton Copse and to help you get the best out of your woodland walk, we have a marked route leading from the Landscape Garden (just by the Turkish Tent). Many visitors have loved this walk - "It is just beautiful and my dogs enjoyed it too. The views across the fields are wonderful!" (Mrs Teal, KingstonSt Mary)
All aboard the HESTERCOMBE EXPRESS!
Fancy a nostalgic train trip? The West Somerset Railway and Hestercombe Gardens have teamed up to create an enjoyable relaxing day out -
From 20th April to 26th October - every Wednesday - The Hestercombe Express travels from Minehead to Bishops Lyeard with a coach to collect you at the station bringing you to Hestercombe Gardens.
To book - www.ticketweb.co.uk or for more details telephone The West Somerset Railway on 01643 704996.
Download a leaflet today!
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The Bluebells are looking sensational in Gotton Copse and to help you get the best out of your woodland walk, we have a marked route leading from the Landscape Garden (just by the Turkish Tent).
