The Lighter Side
A photographic journey through joy at Hestercombe
Join our gardeners up at the Charcoal Burner's Camp to experience the old-fashioned life of a woodsman.
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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Every year at Hestercombe, the Gardens team make sacks of charcoal using traditional methods, hundreds of years old.
Our Gardens team are on hand to answer any questions you may have as they improve this area for wildlife throughout the day.
There will also be opportunity to do some charcoal drawings with artist, Jon England, from 10am to 5pm.
Artist Jon England will lead a range of charcoal-related activities suitable for all ages and abilities during the course of the day - from smaller-scale charcoal production to drawing and mark-making, tree and leaf identification and working directly with the landscape.
Location: The Charcoal Burner's Camp is next to our play area in the Landscape Garden ~ great for all the family.
Thursday 1st June, 10am - 6pm (Last entry 4.30pm)
Standard gardens admission required - free for members
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