Hestercombe Gardens
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Wow wow wow we went for the xmas lights, and it was unreal. These grounds are beautiful
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The lights were fantastic
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Love this place
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Christmas Lights<br><br>A fantastic night out at Hestercombe’s light show! The atmosphere was magical, with beautifully arranged Christmas lights and mesmerizing displays that brought the gardens to life. The hot chocolate was a treat – warm and delicious, perfect for keeping cozy on a winter evening. Highly recommend this for families or anyone looking to get into the festive spirit!
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Working as the wedding photographer at Hestercombe House and Gardens this year was an experience I won’t forget anytime soon. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the sheer beauty of the venue. The blend of natural landscapes, architecture and elegant garden spaces provided countless opportunities for stunning photography, and I found myself spoilt for choice when it came to capturing memorable moments.<br><br>But what truly made the day extraordinary was the exceptional team behind the scenes. The staff at Hestercombe House and Gardens were simply incredible, showing a level of care and attention to detail that ensured the day flowed effortlessly. They were always on hand to assist with anything the couple or their guests needed, all while maintaining a calm and cheerful presence.<br><br>It’s no wonder this venue is so highly regarded. I’m already looking forward to returning for weddings in 2025 and 2026 and am confident that those couples will experience the same unforgettable day.<br><br>Thank you for making my couple’s wedding so special and for creating an atmosphere of pure joy and celebration.<br><br>Warm regards,<br><br>James Clarke at Just James Wedding Photography.
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Beautiful illuminated garden! Very good Xmas meal.
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Absolutely beautiful gardens I've been several times. I went for illuminate this time and it was fantastic. Strongly recommend. Also the restaurant serves top quality food for an affordable price.
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Fantastic place
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Lived up to my expectations<br>Well treated by staff and the grounds are well maintained
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Really lovely experience at for the Christmas lights.<br>Really well done, and perfect to make you feel all festive.<br>The paths were all accessible, even after a fair bit of rain.<br><br>Not been during the day, but keen to revisit after this time!
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Lovley evening the lights were wonderful
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Went to see the Christmas lights. A nice afternoon. Not too big a walk.
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Absolutely fantastic illuminations 🎄🎄🎄💖💖💖💖💖
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Met Father Xmas and his helpers today. A wonderful experience for the family. Santa was a really nice guy... I will leave you some beers and mince pies next to our fire for the big day. Well done 👏
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Excellent location for a "wander", with good cafe.
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Lovely walks, food and enjoyed my day
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Beautiful place, but could be better cared for and safeguarded inside. Kids were running wild around the inside of this magnificent house, and it shows, as the walls and skirting boards are all scratched and in poor shape. They need staff there supervising people and maintaining some control really, as unfortunately these days, parents and their kids just have no respect for anything. It was sad to see how families were treating the place. Something has shifted in the way people behave in the last 10 years, and all kids seem to be completely out of control and destructive, while the parents remain willfully oblivious and zombie like.<br>Also noticed that many of the beautiful, incredibly old original paintings on the walls had got all scratched and no effort had been made to preserve or protect them.<br>Unfortunately, I fear this magnificent house and its beautiful paintings will not last long if it continues to be treated this way.<br>It all made me feel incredibly sad to see this.<br>I always wanted to volunteer at one of these places to contribute to the preservation of history, however, I think I would be incredibly embittered seeing people treating it in such a way as all the hard work of volunteers would be in vain.
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The Gardens are amazing<br>The staff there are friendly and helpful<br>Nice place to eat as well 👌
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Cafe only but very good and nice staff
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This only came into the ownership of the Trust in 2013 after being council run since just after WWII. This is a long term project which deserves support, it is also interesting to see it evolve as changes are implemented.<br><br>Super restaurant in the old stables which have been painstakingly preserved and the gardens are really enjoyable. The house is a work in progress and it is a delight to see it come back to life.
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A great place for a walk with both a landscape and formal garden, there is always something to see.
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What a lovely visit. The gardens are beautiful. The people at the ticket office were so helpful and together with great service our lunch was tasty and fantastic value. Thank you
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A lovely place to visit, the garden is really nice with plenty to see! If you get hungry, there's a delightful eatery by a charming water fountain where you can grab a bite to eat.<br><br>However, I'm giving it 3 stars because the waterfall, the main attraction, was barely flowing when I visited. After following the stream, it was clear the reason was due to it being clogged with leaves and debris in every section. To improve the experience, the stream really needs to be cleaned, so visitors can fully enjoy the beauty of the waterfall.
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As always the exhibition in the gallery was good. Frustrated at having to endure table service in the cafe. Didn't tour the house or gardens
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Beautiful gardens and a lovely venue for a wedding. The shop and art exhibition were interesting and the cafe/restaurant was very good.; situated in the stable block with a picturesque courtyard
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