Weddings at Hestercombe
7 months ago
**Nestled in tranquil countryside and boasting sweeping lawns, three stunning historic gardens and the iconic Ham Stone Lutyens-designed Orangery, it’s no wonder Hestercombe, near Taunton, is one of the most idyllic wedding venues in Somerset.**:
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As a couple getting married at Hestercombe you’ll get access to the entire grounds during your big day - that’s fifty acres of beautiful landscape and formal gardens for you and your guests. We want your wedding day to be the most special day of your lives, so when you book a wedding with us, you’ll be the only couple getting married at Hestercombe that day.
Exclusivity is what we’re all about, and we’re here to make your day perfect.
Licensed for civil ceremonies, Hestercombe's Somerset wedding venue has the advantage of being able to hold your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening party all at one spectacular and spacious location. Our friendly and accommodating team have many years of experience and will work with you to make your special day truly unforgettable.
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Somerset Wedding Venue
7 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**Nestled in tranquil countryside and boasting sweeping lawns, three stunning historic gardens and the iconic light-filled Orangery, it’s no wonder Hestercombe's Somerset wedding venue is one of the most idyllic wedding venues in the Southwest.**: **Venues**: With a selection of gorgeous venues from grand and formal to small and intimate, all situated in...
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Wedding Enquiry
7 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeWe’d be delighted to answer any questions you have about getting married at Hestercombe, so please fill out and submit the form below and we’ll be in touch. Leave this field blank First Name Last Name Phone Number Address Please tell us your address so that we can post you a Hestercombe wedding brochure. Tell us a bit more... Congratulations on your...
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Beautiful Wedding Photos!
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeWe have some really beautiful weddings at Hestercombe - unsurprisingly I suppose, with the landscape and formal gardens acting as a backdrop - but this one was a little bit different. Chris and Rhian were married on October 11th 2013 in the Temple. For those who don't know, the Temple is situated at the top of the landscape gardens. It has incredible views...
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Horrifying Hallowe'en at Hestercombe!
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**HALLOWE’EN IS HORRIFYING AT HESTERCOMBE THIS HALF TERM! October 2012** **Non stop fun an frights throughout the holidays.** Hestercombe undergoes a phenomenal transformation at Hallowe’en - from stunning gardens by day to spine chilling chamber of horrors at night! Take a **Terror Tour** - but take care because the zombies are coming and they will be...
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Charlotte & Jonny's Wild Boho Orangery Wedding
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeA stunning Somerset orangery wedding, Charlotte and Jonny’s ceremony had a leafy look and a boho feel. Together they planned a wedding as wild as their romance, with a vibrant vegan twist. Photography by Simon Biffen Photography **Popping the question**: Wedding planning begins with one very important question, and Jonny chose to propose surrounded by...
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Wedding Planner: The Most Unusual Requests I've Had
7 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeEvery wedding is unique - and wedding planners will go to any lengths to make your special day perfect in every way. (Image: Jamie Dodd Photography // pictured: Nathalia & Frank at Hestercombe) Every wedding is unique, whether it's getting the rings delivered by a flying owl, or the groom munching on a four-pack of sandwiches just five minutes before the...
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Memories of Hestercombe: The Honourable E. W. B
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**Part 2 - Sport, Eating, Hospitals and Tragedy.**: - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Portman will give a ball about January 11 to celebrate the coming of age of Mr. Ivo Vesey, Mrs. Portman’s eldest son by her first husband, Captain Eustace Vesey... To Mr. Portman, indeed, everything connected with dancing is more or less of a bore. He prefers hunting, shooting, or...
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Some of Our Lovely Members!
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeThis weekend was a busy one for events, a big wedding on Saturday and Father's Day BBQ on Sunday. Even though the weather wasn't perfect we still had some stalwarthy folk who came along to enjoy the food and games on Sunday. Here is a lovely photo of two young members who got married in 2010 here and have been members ever since! Here is: Gary and Hannah...
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History
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**Hestercombe has a rich and diverse history; the first written record of the estate is from an Anglo-Saxon charter of 682.**: **Gardens History**: **Restoration**: **Hestercombe at War**: **Somerset Fire Brigade**: **Archives**: **Coplestone Warre Bampfylde**: **The Water Garden**: **The Terrace Seat**: The earliest remaining medieval feature of Hestercombe...
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Feedback Is Invaluable!
7 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**...especially when it's so very nice. I had a telephone call from Mrs Hall today, whose daughter married here at the end of July - "...the day was perfect - everything was absolutely perfect. Julie White (Wedding Co-ordinator) was marvellous. She listened to us from the start, gave advice, shared her knowledge and experience in the kindest and most helpful...
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Wedding Suppliers
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**There are many wonderful local wedding suppliers ~ below are some we have worked with over the years.**: **Title** **Website** **Telephone** **Art & Stationery**: - ABCD Weddings- abcd-weddings.co.uk**Beauty**: - Annabella- - 07966 660605- Devon Wedding Hair- devonweddinghair.co.uk- 07864 818020- The Lavender Rooms- - 01823 414182**Bridal Wear**: -...
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How to Manage a Large Garden During a Lockdown
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeby Claire Greenslade, Hestercombe’s Head Gardener_ **How do you manage a large garden with a furloughed team and locked down volunteers?!** Who knew that this would ever be a question I would have to ask myself. This virus is something that none of us had been able to prepare for. Since March 23rd 2020 Hestercombe has had to close its gates. Really big...
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All Ready for Summer..
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeTo my worldly blog followers, sorry for my absence over the last few weeks, it’s been a busy time in the kitchens. A little belated I know but I wish Liz our old pastry chef good luck in her new venture. The weeks that passed after Liz left were busy ones but (would you believe I was making cakes?!) but were made easier by the support of a great team in...
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Weddings: Where to Stay
7 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**We may not be a Somerset wedding venue with accommodation on site, but with a host of gorgeous accommodation options on our doorstep, you and your guests will be spoiled for choice!**: - Mill Meadow Eco Holiday Homes are just one of the local accommodation optionsHere are a few B&Bs, luxury apartments and hotels our couples have enjoyed before. Your...
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Good News!
7 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeCos finished his Level Two Catering qualification last week... here he is receiving his certificate! But it's no rest for the wicked and he's straight back to work - especially as the kitchens and front of house staff are so busy with weddings at the moment.
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Ticket Sales for Illumina Going Well!
7 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeHad a productive meeting this morning to ensure we are all singing off the same hymn sheet as the date of the first night of Illumina looms large.... We are having a Press Night on the Thursday which will be a great opportunity to have a dry run for the Team. Ulf is well organised with all the set up - miles of cable! The Gardeners are making sure between...
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Grass Repairs
6 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeJust thought that I would let you know what we have been up to by the daisy steps. Our catering department use an electric buggy to transport things to and from the barn and orangery when we have weddings and conferences. Over our wet summer this has caused damage to the lawn by leaving muddy tyre tracks. We have placed down a plastic mesh to stabilize the...
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Autumn Activities
6 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeMy apologies for the lack of blog posts lately, but the more observant among you may notice that I am now publishing under a different name! My time and focus over this last summer has been taken up with organising my wedding, but now I am free to concentrate on writing blogs again! Last week we began the autumn chop back, which is a job I love because you...
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Airlock Colleague
5 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Pets at Home Full time**Airlock Colleague** **Taunton** We are recruiting for a zero-hour Airlock Colleague to be responsible for the delivery runs based in the South West. Along with the driver, you will make product deliveries into stores and assume full responsibility for ensuring that the stores are securely locked, following the documented store requirements for pallet...