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Illuminate at Hestercombe

Hestercombe is proud to present Illuminate 2024, with a dazzling new display from Thursday 21st November and this runs for 29 nights until 30th December.

ILLUMINATE will take you on a magical journey filled with vibrant colours, dazzling lights, and enchanting sounds, transforming their gardens into a festive wonderland. ILLUMINATE at Hestercombe are thrilled to unveil a new, breathtaking display that will make your 2024 experience even more extraordinary.

As night falls, the natural beauty and vistas of the Landscape Garden come alive, with spotlights, illuminated trees, and colourful pathways leading you toward the majestic Great Cascade. You'll pass by the dynamic fountains in the Pear Pond, stroll beneath the Formal Garden, and conclude with a spectacular display in front of Hestercombe House.

  • Date: Illuminate is showing between 21st November and 30th December 2024.
  • Time: Limited capacity slots are available at 15 minute intervals from 4:30pm to 8:00pm (last entry).

Ticket Prices:

  • Adult (PEAK tickets) £17.00
  • Child (PEAK tickets) £8.50
  • Adult (OFF-PEAK tickets) £15.00
  • Child (OFF-PEAK tickets) £7.50
  • Adult member £14.00 (November only)
  • Child member £6.50 (November only)
  • Child (under 2) FREE
  • Essential Companion / Carer FREE

Children aged under 2 receive free admission - no need to book a ticket. Tickets must be purchased for children aged 2 to 15.

ILLUMINATE Dinners

Hestercombe are excited to open the restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings of the 29th and 30th November, 6th and 7th December, 13th and 14th December, and 20th and 21st December to allow visitors to Illuminate to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal prior to walking Illuminate.

A special two course meal will be served at 6pm (arrive for 5.45pm), allowing you and your party to eat and then enjoy Illuminate afterwards at your leisure (last entry 8pm). Please note that the dinner tickets includes entry to Illuminate. Purchase your dinner tickets + Illuminate below:

  • Adult £45.00
  • Child £22.50
  • Member Adult (only during the 29th and 30th November) £40.50
  • Member Child (only during the 29th and 30th November) £20.25

View the menu here.

FAQs

Are dogs allowed at the Illuminate at Hestercombe?

Well behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome.

Does Illuminate at Hestercombe have food and drink facilities?

The Bampfylde Hall will be open for hot food, snacks, cakes and drinks throughout the evening.

How many nights is ILLUMINATE at Hestercombe for?

Illuminate is showing for 29 nights at Hestercombe.

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