The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Join us for a picnic on our marquee lawn to celebrate the King's Coronation.
From Thursday 24th April the Stables Restaurant will be closed while refurbishment work takes place. The Gardens, House, book shop and plant sales are open daily as usual. Self serve tea and coffee is available in the courtyard.
Apologies for the inconvenience this will cause but something exciting is on the way... from the 1st of May, under new ownership, 'The Stables Hospitality' will open 7 days a week. For all enquiries please see www.thestableshospitality.com
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To celebrate the King's Coronation, on Monday 8th May, we will be opening our marquee lawn for visitors to bring their own food and drink, picnic chairs and blankets.
For those who prefer to eat out, our Caffè + Gelato will be open as usual and selling traditional tea and cake.
There will also be fun lawn games available for the whole family to enjoy and crown decorating between 12-2pm.
There is no garden pay barrier to access the marquee lawn, Caffè + Gelato or the Stables Restaurant, however, if you would like to visit the gardens, you will need to pay standard garden admission.
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Explore the fascinating history of the Portman family and their Hestercombe estate.
Enjoy a walk around our woodland at Gotton Copse - which will be awash with tens of thousands of bluebells
Robin Hood
Twelfth Night