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Hestercombe Gardens
Address:
Hestercombe Gardens
Hestercombe
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Nr Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8LG
Tel: 01823 413923
Fax: 01823 413747
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Did you know that only a few minutes from Taunton’s town centre and 4 miles from Junction 25 off the M5, is the exquisite Hestercombe Gardens? Hestercombe is a unique collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design. Set in over forty acres of woodland, a visit to Hestercombe will be full of surprises at every turn.
In addition to the breathtaking gardens, the Courtyard Café offers delicious homemade food from a refreshing cup of tea to fine cuisine. The Gift Shop is a treasure trove of delights and includes a well-stocked Plant Centre.
Other Hestercombe facilities include a versatile business and conference centre and is a perfect venue for weddings, parties, exhibitions and celebrations of all kinds.
Open all year round, with free parking and free entry to the Café and Shop – and dogs are welcome!
Opening Times
Open All Year
Open New Year
2008 opening 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 18:00
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult with 2 under 16's free | £7.50 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen, 2 U. 16's free | £6.95 per ticket |
| Group ticket min. 20 people | from £5.80 to £8.80 per ticket |
| Additional Child | £3.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M5. Four miles north of Taunton signposted from all main roads with the tourist information daisy symbol.
Public Transport Directions
Bus/Route No: 624
Route Description: Taunton-West Monkton (3 times a day, Mon,Tue &Thurs, not Bank holidays)
Proximity to Bus Stop: At garden main entrance in house grounds
Disability Access: No
Other Notes: Passes Taunton Rail Station. Town centre stop Parade 4 in Corporation Street
Facilities
- Gift Shop
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
- Smoking Some Areas
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Must be on lead.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - Outdoor play area coming soon
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Lunches, cream teas
- Picnic Site
- Restaurant
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 3 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Only accepted on a pre-booked basis.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 20
- Special group rates - For 20 or more people
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups