Britain's What's On Event Guide
What's on around Taunton
Today to Fri 14 May, closest first.
Coronavirus: Do check with venue for Cancellations
Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Virtual Spring Art Auction
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Somerset landscape and wildlife artists have donated their beautiful artworks to be auctioned off to raise funds to protect the species and special places that inspire them.
Virtual Event
Fri 30 Apr
Easter Trails: Coplestone and the Grand Tour + Flower Power trail
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This Easter school holidays, take part in two garden trails at Hestercombe: Coplestone and the Grand Tour, and the Flower Power trail!
Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset.
Cheddon Fitzpaine TA2 8LG
Today to Sun 18 Apr
Claylands - Open Garden for NGS
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1.5 acres of woodland and 1.2 acres of garden. 3 ponds, bog garden connected by cascades. Herbaceous, 2 pergolas, hot garden and summerhouse.
Claylands, Wellington TA21 9QG
Sun 18 Apr, Sun 2 May, Sun 30 May, Sun 13 Jun
The Walled Gardens of Cannington - Open Garden for NGS
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Within the grounds of a medieval priory, the Walled Gardens of Cannington are a gem waiting to be discovered!
The Walled Gardens of Cannington, Cannington TA5 2HA
Sat 24 Apr and Sun 25 Apr
Holbrook Garden - Open Garden for NGS
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Ask our visitors - Heaven for bumble bees, sun shining through layers of plants, an immersive experience, inspiring, exciting plants, magical, artistic, free flowing paradise, cleverly planted but
Holbrook Garden, Sampford Peverell EX16 7EN
Sat 1 May
Holbrook Garden - Open Garden for NGS
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Ask our visitors - Heaven for bumble bees, sun shining through layers of plants, an immersive experience, inspiring, exciting plants, magical, artistic, free flowing paradise, cleverly planted but
Holbrook Garden, Sampford Peverell EX16 7EN
Sun 2 May
Holbrook Garden - Open Garden for NGS
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Ask our visitors - Heaven for bumble bees, sun shining through layers of plants, an immersive experience, inspiring, exciting plants, magical, artistic, free flowing paradise, cleverly planted but
Holbrook Garden, Sampford Peverell EX16 7EN
Mon 3 May
South Wood Farm - Open Garden for NGS
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Designed by renowned Arne Maynard around C17 thatched farmhouse, country garden exemplifying how contemporary design can be integrated into a traditional setting.
South Wood Farm, Honiton EX14 9HU
Sat 24 Apr and Sun 25 Apr
Court House - Open Garden for NGS
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Lovely 5 acre garden, trees, shrubs (many rare and tender), herbaceous and 3 acre woodland garden with spring interest and late summer borders. Traditional kitchen garden (chemical free).
Court House, East Quantoxhead TA5 1EJ
Sun 9 May
Chevithorne Barton - Open Garden for NGS
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Newly planted areas complement walled garden, summer borders and Robinsonian inspired woodland of rare trees and shrubs.
Chevithorne Barton, Tiverton EX16 7QB
Sun 2 May
Midney Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
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1.4 acre garden with beautiful and varied planting and quirky features. It showcases many unusual plants and collections of daffodils, alliums and buddleias.
Midney Gardens, Somerton TA11 7HR
Fri 7 May, Sun 9 May, Sun 6 Jun
Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
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Charming, peaceful 10 acre garden with lawns, lakes and ponds. Water features with swans, ducks and other wildlife.
Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens, Cullompton EX15 1PZ
Sun 18 Apr, Sun 16 May, Sun 13 Jun
Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
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Charming, peaceful 10 acre garden with lawns, lakes and ponds. Water features with swans, ducks and other wildlife.
Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens, Cullompton EX15 1PZ
Sun 2 May, Mon 3 May
Wolverhollow - Open Garden for NGS
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Over 1 acre of informal mature garden on different levels. Lawns lead past borders and rockeries down to a shady lower garden. Numerous paths take you past a variety of uncommon shrubs and plants.
Wolverhollow, Monkton Wyld DT6 6DA
Sun 2 May
Wolverhollow - Open Garden for NGS
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Over 1 acre of informal mature garden on different levels. Lawns lead past borders and rockeries down to a shady lower garden. Numerous paths take you past a variety of uncommon shrubs and plants.
Wolverhollow, Monkton Wyld DT6 6DA
Mon 3 May
Musbury Barton - Open Garden for NGS
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6 acres. Extensive areas of well established trees and shrubs, many rare or unusual. Over 2000 roses spread round the garden. Stream from the top to the bottom. Lots of steps and bridges.
Musbury Barton, Axminster EX13 8BB
Sat 1 May, Sun 2 May, Sat 26 Jun, Sun 27 Jun
Sidbury Manor - Open Garden for NGS
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Built in 1870s this Victorian manor house built by owner’s family and set within E Devon AONB comes complete with 20 acres of garden incl substantial walled gardens, extensive arboretum
Sidbury Manor, Sidmouth EX10 0QE
Today, Sun 18 Apr
Horn Park - Open Garden for NGS
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Large plantsman’s garden with magnificent views over Dorset countryside towards the sea. Many rare and mature plants and shrubs in terrraced, herbaceous, rock and water gardens.
Horn Park, Beaminster DT8 3HB
Wed 21 Apr
The Manor House, Beaminster - Open Garden for NGS
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Set in heart of Beaminster, 16 acres of stunning parkland with mature specimen trees, lake and waterfall, The Manor House looks forward to welcoming visitors after a 3 year break from opening
The Manor House, Beaminster, Beaminster DT8 3DZ
Sun 2 May, Mon 3 May, Sun 30 May, Mon 31 May, Sun 20 Jun, Sat 26 Jun
Westbrook House - Open Garden for NGS
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4 acres comprising 3 distinct gardens around house with mixed herbaceous and shrub borders leading to meadow and orchard with spring bulbs, species roses and lilacs.
Westbrook House, West Bradley BA6 8LS
Sat 17 Apr