Image courtesy of ‘BBC Films, Mariner Films, Arts Council England and Moonstone’.
Hestercombe House near Taunton is hosting four screenings of Julien Temple’s ‘Pandaemonium’ to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary this September.
Starring John Hannah as William Wordsworth and Linus Roache as Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the film is a passionate story of poetry, love, betrayal and addiction, much of which was filmed on The Quantock Hills and Exmoor, including scenes shot in the gardens at Hestercombe.
Presented by Screen Somerset and Hestercombe House and Gardens, the screenings at 2pm and 7pm, on Saturday 26th September and 12noon and 5pm on Sunday 27th September, will take place in one of the main house’s stunning, wood panelled rooms – the first time the historic building has hosted such an event. The evening screening will be introduced by its acclaimed director who lives in Somerset (subject to availability).
Innovative and stylish, Pandaemonium also stars Samantha Morton as Coleridge’s wife Sara, Emily Woof as Wordsworth sister Dorothy, with a supporting cast including Andy Serkis, Dexter Fletcher and Sam West.
As well as the pear pond at Hestercombe, the film shot at locations including Wills Neck, Kilve Beach, Nether Stowey and West Bagborough, and the Holnicote Estate on Exmoor.
Tickets cost £10 (plus booking fee) and include entry to Hestercombe House and gardens – so make a day of it. To book tickets visit Screening | Pandaemonium (Cert 12) — Somerset Film.
In the run up to the screenings, Hestercombe will also be hosting the ‘Julien Temple – A Life in Film’ exhibition. Previously appearing Somerset Film’s Engine Room in Bridgwater it is a unique collection of paraphernalia celebrating the work of the pioneering director of documentaries, rockumentaries, music videos and feature films.
The matinee performance on Saturday will have a brief introduction by the Friends of Coleridge.
Screen Somerset is the Somerset Council’s film office that supports, encourages and celebrates filming in the county in recognition of the economic and wider benefits it can bring. www.somerset.gov.uk/filming.
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Terms and Conditions for Visit Exmoor Competition to win 2 tickets to see Pandaemonium at Hestercombe
Promoter: This competition is promoted by Visit Exmoor in conjunction with Screen Somerset.
Prize: Two tickets to the Pandaemonium screening at Hestercombe on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 2pm.
- How to enter: Comment on the competition post on Visit Exmoor Facebook and Instagram accounts.
- Eligibility: Open to UK residents aged 18 or over.
- Availability: All entrants must be available to attend the 2pm screening on Saturday 26 September at Hestercombe near Taunton.
- Entries: Entries close on Sunday 20 September at 8pm. Entries made after this time will not be considered.
- Winner: One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries and contacted by Direct Message on Monday 21 September 2026.
- Contact: The winner will be contacted by Direct Message from the official Visit Exmoor account and will have 24 hours from the time the message is sent to respond. If no response is received within this time, we reserve the right to select an alternative winner.
- Prize: There is no cash alternative and the prize is non-transferable.
- Platform disclaimer: This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.
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