Local Reviews
In November 2024, Julian Dawson said about Hestercombe Gardens
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.
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.
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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In November 2024, Tony Berthon said about Hestercombe Gardens
Cafe only but very good and nice staff
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In November 2024, John Filipo said about Hestercombe Gardens
The Gardens are amazing
The staff there are friendly and helpful
Nice place to eat as well 👌
The staff there are friendly and helpful
Nice place to eat as well 👌
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In November 2024, Emi C said about Hestercombe Gardens
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.
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.
Unfortunately, I fear this magnificent house and its beautiful paintings will not last long if it continues to be treated this way.
It all made me feel incredibly sad to see this.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, I fear this magnificent house and its beautiful paintings will not last long if it continues to be treated this way.
It all made me feel incredibly sad to see this.
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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In November 2024, Angela B said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely walks, food and enjoyed my day
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In November 2024, Paul Gilliland said about Hestercombe Gardens
Excellent location for a "wander", with good cafe.
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In November 2024, Paul John Dalton said about Hestercombe Gardens
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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In December 2024, Kelly Betts said about Hestercombe Gardens
Absolutely fantastic illuminations 🎄🎄🎄💖💖💖💖💖
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In December 2024, Paul Lewis said about Hestercombe Gardens
Went to see the Christmas lights. A nice afternoon. Not too big a walk.
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In December 2024, John Turner said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovley evening the lights were wonderful
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