Buy a Brick

5 months ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time

**One way to ensure you have a lasting memory here at Hestercombe is to buy a brick which can be engraved with the wording of your choice.**:
Buying a brick at Hestercombe records a memory that will last for generations to come.

Taking pride of place at the centre of the restored Watermill, Hestercombe’s Wall of Memories contains more than 300 individually engraved bricks that remember people, events and associations with our historic gardens.

This unique way of remembering will also ensure that Hestercombe continues to thrive thanks to your support.

  • How We Make Charcoal

    5 months ago

    Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time

    The forest kiln in the 1990s Tomorrow is Charcoal Burning Day at Hestercombe. It means an early start for our Gardens Team who will light the kiln at 5am and stay up at the Charcoal Burner’s Camp in the woods until it gets dark and the charcoal is made. We’re also open a little later than usual tomorrow - you can explore the gardens until 8pm and also...