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HESTERCOMBE EXPRESS
May 15, 2012
Category: General
Every Wednesday and selected Saturdays May to September!
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A couple of pics
May 14, 2012
Category: General
Wedding Open Day
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Thank you to all...
May 13, 2012
Category: General
who came the the Wedding Open Day today.
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Wedding Open Day today 13th May
May 13, 2012
Category: General
Come and see Hestercombe all dressed up for a wedding...
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Butterfly Trails
May 10, 2012
Category: General
Book your FREE guided trail - SUNDAY 20TH OR SATURDAY 26TH MAY  11a.m. to 2p.m.
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Active body. Active mind - 1610 update
May 10, 2012
Category: General
Lots going on for kids at Hestercombe Gardens and out and about in MAY and JUNE!
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Claire and Ben say....
May 8, 2012
Category: General
We are loading the charcoal burner ready to burn tomorrow.
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HESTERCOMBE EXPRESS
May 8, 2012
Category: General
Every Wednesday May to September and selected Saturdays
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Family Fun Day 5th May Cancelled
May 4, 2012
Category: General
PLEASE NOTE: FAMILY FUN DAY SATURDAY 5TH MAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED
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Hudson's Heritage Explorer Pass
May 3, 2012
Category: General
Is accepted HERE!
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New Summer Opening Times for the Shop
May 3, 2012
Category: General
From 1st June - the Gardens Shop and Plant Centre will open from 11a.m. to 5p.m. daily
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Jackdaws making a mess of things
May 3, 2012
Category: General
The jackdaws are back!
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Family Fun Day 5th May Cancelled
May 2, 2012
Category: General
Just a reminder that due to the WET weather (although sun is shining today!) we have had to cancel the Family Fun Day.
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May Offers in the Lavender Rooms
May 2, 2012
Category: General
Cat is offering special rates in the Lavendar Rooms for MAY - book today!
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Hestercombe Express - New Season
May 1, 2012
Category: General
All aboard the Hestercombe Express! First train Wednesday 2nd May 10.15...
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Fresh Herbs Everywhere
May 1, 2012
Category: General
Claire (Head Gardener)  and Kevin (Head Chef were snipping fresh herbs from Hestercombe's Herb Garden first thing this morning!
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Herb May starts tomorrow
Apr 30, 2012
Category: General
The Gardens Shop, Plant Centre and Stables Restaurant & Coffee Shop are herb crazy
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Oh bother - rain stopped play!
Apr 30, 2012
Category: General
FAMILY FUN DAY 5th May has had to be cancelled due to this very wet weather
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More on Herb May
Apr 27, 2012
Category: General
May is all about herbs at Hestercombe
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Even if the sun goes in...
Apr 27, 2012
Category: General
Glorious morning at Hestercombe - just right for an early morning walk
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EGHN Partnership
Apr 19, 2012
Category: General
Strength in partnerships - EGHN link
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Herb May for Members
Apr 18, 2012
Category: General
Something new for the month of May..
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Early reminder - a date for your diaries!
Apr 4, 2012
Category: Events
WEDDING OPEN DAY (also known as Julie's party!) Sunday 13th May from 11a.m. to 4p.m.
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Be beautiful with the Lavender Rooms
Apr 4, 2012
Category: General
New offers for April
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10% off in our Gardens Shop & Plant Centre
Apr 2, 2012
Category: General
For our Members only
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Electric charging post at Hestercombe
Apr 2, 2012
Category: General
Read full press release
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Gardener Gary Revisits Hestercombe
Apr 2, 2012
Category: General
If you love gardening....
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Michael Eavis and Jeremy Brown open Hestercombe's Electric Car Charger
Mar 30, 2012
Category: General
On a day when everyone is panicking about running out of petrol, Hestercombe leads the way with it's electric charging post.
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Big Fat Victoria Sponge
Mar 26, 2012
Category: General
Julie proudly display Kevin's and Kelvin's Victorian Sponge....
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Turkish Delight
Mar 23, 2012
Category: General
The Turkish Tent is now up for the Summer...
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Don't forget - we love your dogs
Mar 22, 2012
Category: General
Dogs are very welcome at Hestercombe! Keep them on a lead and enjoy one of the few gardens to visit that loves your dogs.
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Did he pay his admission fee?
Mar 21, 2012
Category: General
....unless he's a Member
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Monthly Members Offer
Mar 13, 2012
Category: General
Here's a treat for Members of Hestercombe from our catering team
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New Vacancies
Mar 8, 2012
Category: General
New vacancies at Hestercombe
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1610's new Outdoor Activity Programme
Mar 6, 2012
Category: General
Safe, supervise and very muddy!
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NGS Open Day
Mar 5, 2012
Category: General
Support the National Gardens Scheme just by visiting a participating garden
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Spirit Health Club Offer!
Feb 16, 2012
Category: General
Special offer to our MEMBERS - 12 months membership for the price of 10 plus £250 worth of vouchers to spend.
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HESTERCOMBE HOUSE - reunited with the gardens
Feb 14, 2012
Category: General
Following extensive discussion with Somerset County Council, the Hestercombe Gardens Trust can now reveal....
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Special Partnership with Holiday Inn
Jan 30, 2012
Category: General
Enjoy 10% discount at Taunton Holiday Inn when booking online with us!
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She's A Celebrity......get her out of here!
Dec 14, 2011
Category: General
Listen to Claire Reid with Anne Swithinbank
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Shopping at Hestercombe this weekend - full info!
Dec 7, 2011
Category: General
Shop at the dazzling craft stalls in the Bampfylde Hall this weekend until 24th December.
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Christmas Carol Concert - SOLD OUT!
Dec 6, 2011
Category: General
Carols by Candlelight Concert Saturday 10th December - all tickets sold out
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MOVEMBER RAISES CASH FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Dec 1, 2011
Category: General
The chaps have now shaved off their bits of fur!
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Over 90 dazzling stalls at Hestercombe
Nov 22, 2011
Category: General
Christmas at Hestercombe is HUGE -
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TICKET & BOX OFFICE EVENTS ASSISTANT
Nov 10, 2011
Category: General
With so many events over the Christmas period - we need YOUR help!
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The walking dead
Oct 25, 2011
Category: General
Weird, creepy, screeching noises in the Cafe  .... hardly background music for your lunch!
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Holiday work at Hestercombe in December
Oct 20, 2011
Category: General
Fancy joining our events team this Christmas?
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Calling all food and craft stallholders!
Oct 11, 2011
Category: General
We invite you to attend our Winter Wonderland in December for FREE!
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Our Autumn Country Family AfFair
Sep 15, 2011
Category: General
The fabulous Autumn Country Family AfFair is on Saturday & Sunday - 17th & 18th September
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Nights of Terror!
Sep 7, 2011
Category: General
Nights of Terror at Hestercombe.... A Hallowe'en Terror Trail - not for the faint hearted....
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Excellent room hire rates
Aug 11, 2011
Category: General
The Woodland Barn is the perfect venue for education groups - low rates, excellent benefits
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Gorgeous glads, pretty asters
Aug 8, 2011
Category: General
The vivid colours on the Great Plat are at their absolute best -
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Painted Landscape Film
Aug 4, 2011
Category: General
Come and watch the beautiful Painted Landscape film now showing in the Octagon Summer House.
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National Salad Week
Jul 24, 2011
Category: General
Zingy flavours of summer in the Cafe
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Gazette Garden Makeover
Jul 7, 2011
Category: General
Winners revealed!
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Scarlet Tiger Moths at Hestercombe
Jul 2, 2011
Category: General
The stunningly beautiful Scarlet Tiger Moths are flying in the Landscape Garden.
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Rare Baby Bats in the Bat Roost
Jul 1, 2011
Category: General

The rare Lesser Horseshoe pups are being born and you can see them close up.

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Armed Forces Day - CANCELLED
Jun 23, 2011
Category: General
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the Armed Forces Day which was to be held on June 26th has been CANCELLED
Great Events in June
Jun 5, 2011
Category: Events
Blow your Dad Away! Sunday 19th June - book www.somersetleisure.org
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!
Chef de Partie required urgently
May 26, 2011
Category: General
Apply today by visiting our Jobs section.
Charcoal Burning Event
May 18, 2011
Category: General
Charcoal Burning Days - Hot dates for your diaries - 24th, 25th, 27th May
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Seed & Plant Swap Day
May 17, 2011
Category: Events

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!

Turkish Tent
May 16, 2011
Category: General
The Turkish Tent is up and looking fabulous in the Landscape Gardens. Do visit the site as this unusual 'seat' is erected just for the Summer!
Chi Gung in the Garden
Apr 26, 2011
Category: General

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

 

Dutch Tunnel Theatre
Apr 21, 2011
Category: General
Good news - the Dutch Tunnel has re-opened and is again showing the fascinating film about life on the Hestercombe estate in the last century.
Bluebells in Gotton Copse
Apr 21, 2011
Category: Events

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)

 

Hestercombe Express
Apr 21, 2011
Category: Events

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!

 

New website launched
Apr 19, 2011
Category: General

Welcome to Hestercombe's fresh new website. There is masses of information throughout the site which, of course, will be added to and improved upon. Do let us have your comments, Hestercombe news and photos by emailing info@hestercombe.com

We love hearing from you!

 

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Keep in touch with HESTERCOMBE....

 

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).

 

 

 
 
 

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