Local Reviews
In September 2026, Gill Croker said about Hestercombe Gardens
Not much colour in the formal gardens but had a lovely walk.
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In October 2026, B. B. said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely garden, fantastic tea room
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In September 2026, Sue Haswell said about Museum of Somerset
Great spot for meeting up with colleagues. Easy to find. Excellent service
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In September 2026, Keith Young said about Museum of Somerset
Such an interesting historical museum of the area. Clearly detailed cases. Very clean & modern.
This place is a must, set in a huge town pedestrian cebtre
This place is a must, set in a huge town pedestrian cebtre
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In October 2026, Evan McGee said about Museum of Somerset
Lovely history of Somerset
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In September 2026, Graham Scott said about Tourer Techs Caravan Services Ltd
When our fridge broke on day 1 of our holiday we called in looking for help. Probable fault diagnosed and advice given. Couldn’t fix it there and then but put us in touch with a company close to our next stop who could. Lovely people and excellent service.
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In September 2026, Cliff Middleton said about Tourer Techs Caravan Services Ltd
Great family company, communication fantastic and workmanship first class.Had a truma air conditioning unit fitted and feel i have found a good company that i can trust.
Would highly recommend Tourer techs to anyone who has a problem or wants something fitted to their van.
Would highly recommend Tourer techs to anyone who has a problem or wants something fitted to their van.
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In September 2026, Andy Brammas said about Hestercombe Gardens
Really nice formal garden, good cafe
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In September 2026, ADH said about Hestercombe Gardens
A jewel on the edge of Taunton. Beautiful gardens, interesting house and very good cafe. Plant and secondhand bookstore. Good venue for events as well. Like a National Trust really.
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In September 2026, A S said about Hestercombe Gardens
We visited Hisercombe House and, overall, I had mixed feelings about the experience.
The gardens are lovely and, as a full time wheelchair user, I was pleased that I was able to get around most of them in my electric wheelchair. There is also the option to hire a Tramper, which is a great facility. If you are using a manual wheelchair, however, I think some areas may be more challenging, particularly depending on the weather.
Parking was adequate and getting around the grounds was generally straightforward.
One area where I felt there was room for improvement was the reception experience. The staff would benefit from some additional hospitality and disability awareness training. A little more understanding of the needs and experiences of disabled visitors would make a real difference to the welcome.
Unfortunately, our visit coincided with a hosepipe ban following a long period of very dry weather. This meant that the waterfall and some of the water themed areas of the gardens were not looking their best. Of course, that wasn't the fault of the attraction, and the gardens were still pleasant to walk around, but it did affect some of the experience.
I was also disappointed with the house itself. The rooms mainly featured an art installation, and I felt that the space could have been used to offer visitors much more, particularly considering the entrance price. I had expected there to be more to explore inside the house.
The café was a much more positive experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the food was nice.
Knowing what I know now, I probably would have chosen to visit at a different time of year when the water themed gardens were looking their best, as that seems to be a significant part of what makes the gardens special.
Would I go back? Probably not. It wasn't a bad visit, and there were certainly things I enjoyed, particularly the accessible gardens and café, but for the entrance price I expected a little more from the overall experience.
The gardens are lovely and, as a full time wheelchair user, I was pleased that I was able to get around most of them in my electric wheelchair. There is also the option to hire a Tramper, which is a great facility. If you are using a manual wheelchair, however, I think some areas may be more challenging, particularly depending on the weather.
Parking was adequate and getting around the grounds was generally straightforward.
One area where I felt there was room for improvement was the reception experience. The staff would benefit from some additional hospitality and disability awareness training. A little more understanding of the needs and experiences of disabled visitors would make a real difference to the welcome.
Unfortunately, our visit coincided with a hosepipe ban following a long period of very dry weather. This meant that the waterfall and some of the water themed areas of the gardens were not looking their best. Of course, that wasn't the fault of the attraction, and the gardens were still pleasant to walk around, but it did affect some of the experience.
I was also disappointed with the house itself. The rooms mainly featured an art installation, and I felt that the space could have been used to offer visitors much more, particularly considering the entrance price. I had expected there to be more to explore inside the house.
The café was a much more positive experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the food was nice.
Knowing what I know now, I probably would have chosen to visit at a different time of year when the water themed gardens were looking their best, as that seems to be a significant part of what makes the gardens special.
Would I go back? Probably not. It wasn't a bad visit, and there were certainly things I enjoyed, particularly the accessible gardens and café, but for the entrance price I expected a little more from the overall experience.
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