The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Grab a stick of charcoal and some paper as you create wonderful charcoal drawings from textures and surfaces dotted around the gardens.
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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In this family garden trail, find the brightly coloured plaques within our Landscape garden as children can create their very own charcoal rubbings - inspired by Hestercombe's history with making charcoal at our Charcoal Burner's Camp.
This is a fantastic sensory trail, designed to have little artists thinking creatively as they search around for new textures and patterns for their paper artworks.
24th July - 5th September ~ Story Stones Trail
24th July - 5th September ~ The Mushroom Magic Trail
21st August - 5th September ~ The Charcoal Creations Trail
See the full list of activities taking place for Super Summer!
Trail price is 50p plus standard garden admission (Hestercombe members go free).
Includes a trail sheet, drawing charcoal and paper.
You can either pay for your gardens admission online, or purchase on the day of your visit at Visitor Reception.
Described as “one of the top twenty gardens to visit in the country”, Hestercombe is always beautiful throughout the year. Join today and enjoy great value: unlimited access to Hestercombe with prices from £4.21 per month.
Give a Gift of Membership to friends and family and they too can enjoy all the benefits of membership.
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