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A Royal Visitor today
Oct 5, 2011
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent KG visited Hestercombe
Arriving by helicopter at precisely 12.30, HRH The Duke of Kent, visited Hestercombe to see the restoration of the Gardens for the first time and also the recently restored 17th century Watermill and Woodland Barn complex.
A reception was held in his honour in the Woodland Barn where he unveiled a brass plaque which is to be displayed in the Mill Room to commemorate his visit.
This was followed by a lunch in the Column Room of Hestercombe House.
HRH The Duke of Kent with Chief Executive, Philip White in the 17th century Landscape Gardens 5th October 2011
The 19th century Victorian Shrubbery
