Please note we are not taking any book donations until further notice due to the generosity of recent donations.
Gallery Shop
Visit Hestercombe's Gallery Shop for beautiful local handmade gifts. With a mix of high quality pieces, local artists showcase their work - a diverse selection of materials including ceramics, textiles, glass, print, wood and jewellery - for visitors to purchase.
In order to visit the Gallery Shop in its new location within Hestercombe House, visitors will need to book gardens admission.
Gift Shop
The Hestercombe Gift Shop on the Marquee Lawn is an essential stop on the Hestercombe trail. Inside you’ll find a treasure trove full of garden gadgets, gorgeous gifts, tempting toiletries and tasty treats. Whether you're looking for a special present or just something to remind you of your visit to Hestercombe, there’s plenty to choose from, with many locally sourced products.
You do not need to book gardens admission to visit Gift Shop.
Plant Centre
Within the Visitor Centre on the Marquee Lawn, you’ll find the Plant Centre. The Plant Centre is full of healthy happy plants which are all seasonally selected and locally sourced. We also have a range of plants that come from our beautiful gardens so there's plenty of choice for everyone.
The Plant Centre is open daily from 11am - 5pm and does not require gardens admission to enter.
If there's anything in particular you're looking for in the Gift Shop or the Plant Centre then please email Linda Sandford or phone 01823 413923.
Hestercombe is now a fully cashless venue - only payments by debit or credit card, contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.
The Secondhand Bookshop
A book lover’s paradise, the Secondhand Bookshop lends itself to some serious browsing.
Enjoy cosy surroundings with one of the best views at Hestercombe, overlooking the picturesque Formal Gardens – it’s the perfect place to find a literary gem.
With a wide selection of categories available covering gardening, travel, fiction, children’s, cookery, specialist titles and more, there’s something for everyone.
To visit the Secondhand Bookshop, you'll need to book gardens admission.
Making a book donation
Please note we are not taking any book donations until further notice due to the generosity of recent donations.
The Book Shop is stocked by book donations and run by a fantastic team of volunteers, meaning all proceeds raised go directly to the Hestercombe Gardens Trust. These proceeds help us to continue with the maintenance, restoration and development of Hestercombe.
When making a donation, please bring your books in bags which you are happy to not be returned, as we are unable to handle the books for 72 hours following your donation.
