Tree's not a Crowd: National Tree Week
National Tree Week is the perfect time for celebrating trees. Did you know that our sweet chestnut on Hestercombe's Orangery Lawn is over 500 years old?!
From the Archives: Hestercombe in the First World War
The Hestercombe Estate made its contribution to the Great War effort by supplying soldiers to British regiments stationed in France, Belgium, India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. This fascinating blog post by Archivist Kim Legate explores the stories of the Hestercombe staff members involved.
Hestercombe to host new exhibition 'Changing Atmospheres'
Changing Atmospheres explores creative responses from nine unique artists on what it means to rediscover connection to natural environments and the self
Autumn is on its way at Hestercombe
Get outside this season, breathe in the fresh air and watch Hestercombe gardens come alive with the rich colours of autumn.
Can you help Hestercombe find these men?
Hestercombe is appealing to members of the public to help identify the gardeners in this 1914 photograph, so they can tell the stories of the people who shaped its history.
Hestercombe's Craft Callout
Are you a creative looking for your next opportunity?
Auction of Mushroom Magic Trail Toadstools
A number of beautiful hand-painted, solid wood carved toadstools are to be auctioned as part of The Mushroom Magic Trail
Hestercombe to host new exhibition from celebrated international artist Mariele Neudecker
SEDIMENT brings together three decades of work by celebrated German artist Mariele Neudecker. Landscape, the deep sea, the Arctic, environmental concerns and lockdown all have a presence in this major solo exhibition.
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From the Archives: Hestercombe, The Early Years (682-1391)
The next instalment from the Hestercombe Archives explores the fascinating early history of 'Haegsta’descumb', from 682 - 1391
Free Entry to Hestercombe for National Lottery Open Week
The National Lottery Open Week returns for 2021, offering free entry and discounts at hundreds of venues across the UK this June, including Hestercombe Gardens
No Mow May
No Mow May ~ can you resist your mower for one month to help insect life in the UK?! Head Gardener Claire Greenslade sets you a challenge...
How to Encourage Wildlife into your Garden
We love to see wildlife activity in our gardens but how can we encourage and support them? Head Gardener Claire Greenslade explains.
