Description
Discover 300 years of garden design in one inspiring estate. Wander along the lakeside paths of the Georgian Landscape Garden, admire the views from the Victorian Terrace and see the stunning Edwardian Formal Garden, one of the finest examples of Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens’ famous partnership.
Head to the house to find Hestercombe Gallery and be intrigued and inspired by changing exhibitions of contemporary art throughout the year.
The Stables Café serves delicious home-cooked lunches and is famous for its Sunday roasts. It’s also the perfect stop-off for a cup of tea and slice of cake. Or, if you’re looking for something special, visit the elegant Column Room Restaurant in Hestercombe House where you can enjoy waiter service and a delicious three course lunch or afternoon tea with a view!
The Gardens Shop & Plant Centre offers gardening essentials, gifts and blooms. The Second-hand Book Shop in Hestercombe House is a book lover’s paradise.
Image Gallery
Opening Hours
Hestercombe is open all year round, except Christmas Day.
Gardens
Winter: 10am – 5pm, last entry at 4pm
Summer: 10am - 6pm, last entry at 5pm
Hestercombe House: Gallery & Secondhand Book Shop
11am – 4pm (summer 5pm)
The Column Room Restaurant (Wed – Sun)
12 – 4pm (last seating 3.45pm)
The Stables Cafe
10am – 5pm (5.30pm summer)
Gardens Shop & Plant Centre
10am – 5pm (5.30pm summer)
Pricing
Adult: £13.30
Child: £6.65
Family (1 adult and up to 3 children): £20
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £33
Facilities
ACCESSIBILITY
CATERING
CHILDREN & INFANTS
ESTABLISHMENT FEATURES
KEY FEATURES
PARKING & TRANSPORT
PAYMENT METHODS
PET INFORMATION
SPECIALIST FEATURES
TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS
TRAVEL & TRADE
Available for wedding receptions
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Cater for groups
Coach parking
Conference facilities
Delta accepted
Demonstrations Given
Dogs Accepted
Educational Visits Accepted
Event venue
Facilities for children
Family Fun
Gift Shop
Groups accepted
Guide dogs permitted
Guided Tours Available for Groups
In countryside
Maestro accepted
Marketed towards children
Marketed towards families
Marketed towards senior citizens
Marketed towards student/youth
MasterCard accepted
Max group size
Min group size
On site parking
On-Site café/restaurant
Outdoor Attraction
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Picnic Site
Ramp/Level Access
Restaurant
Smoking Some Areas
Special group rates
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Toilets
Toilets for disabled visitors
Visa accepted
Road Directions
Hestercombe is less than 6 miles from J25 of the M5, 2.5 miles from Taunton, near the village of Cheddon Fitzpaine and is signposted from all main roads with the brown tourist information daisy symbol. The Sat Nav postcode is TA2 8LQ.
Public Transport Directions
Not accessible by public transport.
Disability Access: Yes - Visitor Centre and marked garden route