March 2024

Join us over the Easter holidays for a family garden trail, egg hunt and fun activities.

Visit Hestercombe during the Easter holidays for spring flowers, family walks, and baskets of activities including a visit from Exmoor Zoo and creating your own bug hotel. Don't miss out on our Easter Egg Hunt, just £2 per child (in addition to paying garden admission) with a chocolate surprise at the end. We also have a free 'Ugly Bug Ball' trail available for anyone who has had enough of chocolate! Come along and have a go at our family activities this Easter: Exmoor Zoo (included when paying garden admission) Come and see a variety of wonderful creatures in person inside Hestercombe House (11am to 4pm) - and learn a bit more about them along the way (Thursday 4th April only). Easter Egg Hunt Follow the Easter signs hidden around the Formal Gardens to find the 'Golden Egg' and then go claim your special prize! Just £2 per child (when paying garden admission). Ugly Bug Ball Family Trail (included when paying garden admission) Dress up a variety of bugs around Rook Wood to get them ready for their party! Free family trail when paying garden admission. Bug Crafts (included when paying garden admission) Build your own 'Bug in a Bed', as well as creating a Bug Hotel inside Hestercombe House (11am to 4pm) on Tuesdays (2nd and 9th April) and Thursdays (4th and 11th April). Two play areas to enjoy On your visit, stop off at either of our play areas for some extra fun. Our under-7s play area is situated