Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine
View on Google MapsPhoto: Hestercombe House & Gardens
About Hestercombe Gardens
Explore this stunning 50-acre Somerset estate featuring ornamental lakes, historic temples, waterfall features and peaceful woodland trails perfect for family days out and countryside picnics near Taunton.
What's nearby
- The Stables Hospitality next door
- Hestercombe 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Excellent gardens by Lutyens and Jekyll. The hard landscaping outshines the planting schemes but much to enjoy. Good cafe which handles allergens conscientiously. Coeliac options available. Nice secondhand bookshop by the Cafe courtyard.
· via Google
An old country house set in charming surroundings. The house is mostly empty with displays on it's history and art, so do not expect a full house! However, the gardens are wonderful, with a mixture of three eras of history. Unfortunately with the summer weather some of it looked a bit overgrown and unkempt, but this did add a "secret garden" feel. The cafe and shop offered a wide selection and were staffed with very friendly people.
· via Google
What a gem! Not sure why I haven't been before. So much to explore and plenty to keep an active child interested. Informative boards and well signed paths. Could have spent many more hours in the formal gardens, but we had dallied too long in the bluebells! Fantastic staff too! We will be back!
· via Google
If you're into gardens, woods and history this is the place for you. For the more energetic there is a walk through the woods where you'll come across a witch's house, Gothic alcove and a few other curious buildings. Less energetic? Walks for all abilities around the ponds, Octagon summer house and other curiosities. And for all the lovely gardens. We didn't have much time to poke around the house itself, but did manage to see some photographs on the ground floor which reminded me of Downton abbey. Nice cafe. The food looked good, although we had tea, coffee and chocolate cake which was Gluten free. I got the impression they catered for those who have restricted diets. On the whole a good day out.
· via Google
Visitors say this historic house and garden features stunning gardens with diverse styles, including formal and informal areas, and offers interesting historical displays within the house. They also highlight the excellent on-site cafe, which serves delicious food and coffee, and mention the friendly and helpful staff.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Hestercombe, Taunton, TA2 8LG Get directions
- Category
- Historic Houses & Gardens
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2,350 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Taunton