Local Reviews
In August 2015, 1984jessm said about Hestercombe Gardens
I've visited Hestercombe Gardens on a number of occasions and have always had a great time. I have taken my younger sister when they had an Easter hunt and have also gone with adult friends. The gardens are gorgeous and I recommend going on either a sunny or Autumnal day. There is a great walk you can take and they provide you with a map with all the sites for you to see. I expecially love the waterfall and all the little buildings you come across. There is a sweet little cafe where you can get snacks and drinks. Hestercombe were also kind enough to donate some free tickets to me a few years ago for a charity raffle I was holding. This was very generous and I urge people to support this great attraction. Be aware, it's a little out of the way, so easier to get to by car! It's family friendly in as much as the activites they have but you may struggle with a pushchair or wheelchair, due to the uneven ground in places and some of the hills!
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In August 2015, Mary T said about Hestercombe Gardens
We always enjoy a good stroll around gardens. Worth having membership if you go more than once. Food at the end of walk is always very tasty 😀
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In August 2015, Joseph M said about Hestercombe Gardens
Nice to visit for people who love trees, to me who found the Great Walls boring, this garden is a bit plain. Yes, I like trees, and some of the old trees are really something, but no more, the so called cascade is just a bit of water coming ten feet down and there it is. The few old buildings this and there and a Chinese hut, but the hut is equal to a toilet in the middle of a Hong Kong paddy field…
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In August 2015, walkingloopylou said about Hestercombe Gardens
hadn't visited in a while and a lot of work done to improve the gardens a great visit catching up with a friend topped off with a nice coffee and a piece of cake yum
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In August 2015, Janneke V said about Hestercombe Gardens
Don't go for the house, but do go for the gardens! I enjoyed the various video explanations on the history of the house, the grounds en how this was one of the first places that boasted its own electricity supply. Lovely walks, good food in the cafe. Was not impressed with the service i the posh restaurant, we walked out before ordering anything.
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In August 2015, PJW82 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lots to see and good place for a walk. half a day wasn't quite long enough. Good garden centre in shop
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In August 2015, photoboyuk said about Hestercombe Gardens
Wonderful secret little gem, the gardens are beautiful and well maintained. The food is fantastic, staff friendly and all in all makes a lovely day out, even the little book shop is great!
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In August 2015, Stuart B said about Hestercombe Gardens
A lovely quiet garden, easy to spend a lot of time wandering round. The café is nice too, and very friendly.
Note the carpark and paths are NOT really suitable for wheelchairs to get around, as some paths are gravel and fairly steep.
Note the carpark and paths are NOT really suitable for wheelchairs to get around, as some paths are gravel and fairly steep.
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In August 2015, Pickybutfair2010 said about Hestercombe Gardens
Lovely gardens, ideal for a stroll but if you have children, play area needs improving. Also food for adults good but the sandwiches provided for children were too chunky.
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In August 2015, pistolier said about Hestercombe Gardens
Spent a pleasant August afternoon walking around the nicely set out gardens but the house has little appeal to this visitor.
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