Halswell Park

Halswell Park Halswell House and Park are situated in Goathurst on the Quantock Hills in Somerset. Welcome . . . Watch this space for more news!

Halswell House was purchased at auction in November 2013 by Edward Strachan, in July 2014 he was also able to purchase the part of the parkland known as Mill Wood, a 19 acre pleasure garden created for Sir Charles Kemeys Tynte on the Halswell Park Estate between 1745 and 1785. The house and park are now undergoing extensive repairs and renovations and are currently closed to the general public. There will however be open days and special events during the course of the restoration.

Just a few days to go until the fabulous Wiveliscombe Brass Band come and play at Halswell. Come and join them, bring a...
27/07/2026

Just a few days to go until the fabulous Wiveliscombe Brass Band come and play at Halswell. Come and join them, bring a chair and a picnic for a chilled afternoon in a spectacular setting.

We had a fabulous first day yesterday hosting the National Garden Scheme open gardens at Halswell along with two other g...
26/07/2026

We had a fabulous first day yesterday hosting the National Garden Scheme open gardens at Halswell along with two other gardens, Old Orchard, a stunning cottage garden in the village and The Temple of Pan, a former Halswell folly with a beautiful valley woodland garden. All gardens are open again today, Sunday 26th June between 2pm and 5pm. If you purchased a ticket yesterday, it is valid again today. Teas and cakes available at Halswell and the Temple of Pan.

Don't forget the Goathurst Open Gardens this weekend. Three fabulous gardens, one great entry price of £7.50 CASH ON TH...
23/07/2026

Don't forget the Goathurst Open Gardens this weekend. Three fabulous gardens, one great entry price of £7.50 CASH ON THE GATE, free parking alongside the Halswell drive. Teas and cakes available CARD ONLY PLEASE! Entry fees in aid of the NGS Charities, refreshments in aid of local Goathurst Charities. Please come and support us!

Just a few days until the gardens at Halswell are opened as part of the Goathurst Gardens open weekend. The flower mead...
22/07/2026

Just a few days until the gardens at Halswell are opened as part of the Goathurst Gardens open weekend. The flower meadow in the new Dovecote Garden is in full bloom and the Knot Garden is looking spectacular. Why not come along for a look around and enjoy refreshments next to the newly restored lake. Plenty of parking alongside the drive. More details can be found at https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/44985/halswell-house

Come and join us at https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/38041/goathurst three very different gardens included, a spect...
18/07/2026

Come and join us at https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/38041/goathurst three very different gardens included, a spectacular cottage garden showcasing a fabulous clematis collection, the newly restored gardens at Halswell House and the woodland valley gardens at the Temple of Pan. Teas, cakes and ice creams at Halswell House and the Temple of Pan.
Our visiting guests for NGS will have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the art exhibition, taking place simultaneously in Halswell House.
Entrance for the art exhibition is free.
Looking forward seeing you in a week time.

Come and join us at https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/38041/goathurst three very different gardens included, a spect...
06/07/2026

Come and join us at https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/38041/goathurst three very different gardens included, a spectacular cottage garden showcasing a fabulous clematis collection, the newly restored gardens at Halswell House and the woodland valley gardens at the Temple of Pan. Teas, cakes and ice creams at Halswell House and the Temple of Pan.

25/06/2026

Each Sunday between 1-5pm, explore the House, the Grounds and Follies and bring your picnic basket. Its a perfect settings for it.
Link for tickets in Bio.
P.s. Members of Historic Houses can enter for free.

25/06/2026

Each Sunday between 1-5pm, explore the House, the Grounds and Follies and bring your picnic basket. Its a perfect settings for it.
Link for tickets in Bio.
P.s. Members of Historic Houses can enter for free.

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Bridgwater

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1pm - 5pm

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