This summer, Hestercombe Gardens and the West Somerset Railway have joined forces to offer a combined trip every Wednesday on the 20-mile heritage railway line from Minehead with a visit to the gardens. Just a short distance from Taunton, Hestercombe Gardens offer a unique collection of three restored gardens (more…)

Alan Ayckbourn will be leaving his role of Artistic Director at the end of this Autumn season, after a 50 year association with the Steven Joseph Theatre (formerly the Library Theatre) in Scarborough. The season includes a full programme of plays, leading up to the Christmas premiere of Alan Ayckbourn’s 72nd play “Awaking Beauty”. (more…)