News & Blogs

‘Landscape Portrait: Now and Then’ at Hestercombe Gallery

From 17th May - 25th July 2021, works by Andy Warhol, Derek Jarman, Claudette Johnson, and Gilbert and George can be seen alongside new commissions and local historic pieces

Composting: how we compost

Out in the gardens, our gardeners have been making the most of wet days by turning the compost heaps. Head Gardener Claire Greenslade tells us more!

Putting the Gardens to Bed for the Winter

November signals a busy time for our gardeners who have to prepare the gardens for the chilly winter months ahead. Head Gardener Claire Greenslade explains what this involves.

Help for heritage as Hestercombe receives lifeline from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Help for heritage as Hestercombe receives lifeline from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

The Kitchen Garden

In this instalment of Memories of Hestercombe, we explore the history of the now lost kitchen garden from the time of Sir Francis Warre onwards.

Autumn Arrivals – What to Spot this October at Hestercombe

Now that summer is behind us, the cold-loving flowers and shrubs of October have started to bloom, bringing new colours and points of interest to the gardens.

Gardener Blogs: Starting New Flower Beds

Have you ever been scared to start a project in the garden because of the enormity of it? It happens to all of us, especially when deciding on the size of the flower beds.

Secret Gardens of Somerset: a Private Tour

Hestercombe Gardens is delighted to be featured in a new international specialist gardens book.

Hestercombe House Opening Information throughout the Covid-19 pandemic

UPDATE, 7th January 2021: *Please note: in line with the national lockdown, Hestercombe House and Gallery is temporarily closed. Read our full coronavirus statement for opening information.*

Open-Up: Hestercombe Gallery unveils series of lockdown-inspired outdoor artworks

Hestercombe Gallery is proud to unveil a brand new series of outdoor artworks commissioned in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Summer in the Wildflower Meadow

Why gardening is the best form of mindfulness