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Houses & Gardens

Houses and Gardens

DAY ONE
Morning
Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine,Taunton,TA2 8LQ tel 01823 413923,
fax 01823 413747 www.hestercombegardens.com 40 acres of walks, woodlands, cascades and temples, created by Coplestone Warren
Bampfylde in 1750s and now being lovingly restored. Plus a Victorian formal garden designed by Lutyens and Jekyll.
Afternoon
Cothay Manor Gardens, Greenham,Wellington, Somerset TA21 0JR
tel 01823 672283, fax 01823 672345
This magical, romantic garden surrounds what is said to be the most perfect example of a small classic medieval manor house. Bog garden, cottage garden, river walk, a plantsmens paradise.
Evening
Brewhouse Theatre, Coal Orchard,Taunton,TA1 1JL. tel 01823 274608
email brewhouse@btconnect.com
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre is home to drama, classical, comedy, dance, children and music.

DAY TWO
Morning
Montacute House, Montacute,Yeovil,TA15 6XP tel 01935 823289
fax 01935 826921
Beautiful example of 16th century Elizabethan house set in formal renaissance gardens and parkland. Holds collection from National Portrait Gallery. Featured in opening scenes of Sense and Sensibility and will feature in the Libertine, due for release in the Autumn.
Afternoon
Lower Severalls, Crewkerne,TA18 8NX tel 01460 73234 fax 01460 76105
website www.lowerseveralls.co.uk
An enchanting informal garden with profuse herbaceous borders and a nursery specialising in herbs, herbaceous and conservatory plants.
Evening
Octagon Theatre, Henford,Yeovil, tel 01935 422884,
website www.octagon-theatre.co.uk
Visit to the Octagon theatre for full, arts, music and entertainment programme.