West Country Hestercombe House

Earlier this week we were in Hestercombe gardens near Taunton - well we also spent some time in the House as it prepares to open to the public for the first time since the 18th century.

Works from Turner prize winning artists will be on display all summer to celebrate. Here's our Somerset correspondent, David Woodland.

Earlier this week we were in Hestercombe gardens near Taunton - well we also spent some time in the House as it prepares to open to the public for the first time since the 18th century.

Works from Turner prize winning artists will be on display all summer to celebrate. Here's our Somerset correspondent, David Woodland.

Unique footage of baby bats learning to fly is being shown to visitors at Hestercombe House near Taunton. The attraction used CCTV cameras to film the lesser horseshoe bats without disturbing them, as well as special infra red equipment to capture their night flights.

Watch David Woodland's story for more details.

Unique footage of baby bats learning to fly is being shown to visitors at Hestercombe House near Taunton. The attraction used CCTV cameras to film the lesser horseshoe bats without disturbing them, as well as special infra red equipment to capture their night flights.

Watch David Woodland's story for more details.