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    Discover Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset, a unique combination of 300 years' worth of garden design. 50 acres of lakes, temples, cascades and tranquil woodland walks, plus formal terraces, vivid colours and outstanding views. Coplestone Warre Bampfylde's Georgian landscape garden, beside the Victorian terrace and shrubbery and the stunning Edwardian garden design by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll. All of their gardens have undergone substantial and well received restoration works and today exist as gardens in greatly contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop within their borders. The picnic area has several wooden benches and it is an area where you can enjoy your own picnic lunches and settle back awhile and let the kids hit the little playground. Their award-winning visitor facilities include the welcoming Stables Restaurant and Cafe with an airy courtyard for high summer. The Gift Shop is full of beautiful things for the home and garden and the Plant Centre is well stocked with a wide variety of plants. Both areas are free to enter, as is the Visitor Centre with the Stables Restaurant and Cafe.

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    ricardo

    Apr 2016

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    Have Tramper will explore!

    A delightful garden with Tramper for hire to explore the estate. My wife really enjoyed the experience. Most parts accessible with a very clear map to guide you on the way. Two gates require assistance to open. I hope that this will be rectified in due course. The shop and restaurant also accessible with very helpful staff.
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    Disabled Access Information Provided by Hestercombe Gardens

    Disabled Access at Hestercombe Gardens

    The majority of Hestercombe’s historic estate was built at a time when little thought was given to making places accessible, so we have made reasonable adaptations as far as we can within the limitations of a listed building and grounds. There are still some areas that unfortunately cannot be accessed because they include steps and stairs, but we have marked out an all accessibility route in yellow on our Guide Map. On the Guide Map, we have marked routes suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Although we are unable to provide specialist helpers or assistance, our staff will endeavour to help wherever possible. If you normally require assistance and help please ensure that you bring a helper with you. Both people with disabilities and their helpers pay half-price admission, but if you’re a member with disabilities, then your helper will also have free admission.

    Accessible parking at Hestercombe Gardens

    There are four spaces available on site for Blue Badge parking, and it is not necessary to book these in advance. Although there is no parking as such at the front of Hestercombe House, people with accessibility requirements can be dropped off here – cars should then be parked in the main visitor car park. Hestercombe is open during daylight hours and additional lighting is provided for evening events.
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    Toilets features at Hestercombe Gardens

    We are delighted that the accessible toilet in Hestercombe House has now received accreditation as an official Changing Places Toilet. A Changing Places toilet provides sanitary accommodation for people with multiple and complex disabilities who have one or two assistants with them. The facility includes a height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench, ceiling track hoist system, adequate space for the disabled person and up to two assistants, peninsular toilet with space both sides for assistants, privacy screen, wide paper roll, large waste disposal bin, washbasin and back rest on toilet seat. The project was jointly funded by the Somerset Community Foundation and Reflect PMLD to whom we are incredibly grateful.
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    Changing Places toilet

    There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Other features at Hestercombe Gardens

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

    Carers Discount

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: info@hestercombe.com

    Contact

    + 01823 413923
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    Location

    Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, TA2 8LG

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