The Newt in Somerset
Magnificent estate with productive gardens, museum and parkland.
4.6
from 579 Google reviews
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About the garden
Opening times
Every day except Christmas Day Summer: 28 March – 30 October 9.00AM – 6.00PM Winter: 31 October – 27 March 9.00AM – 4.30PM
Useful details
Garden area
800 Acres
Dog walking
No - Guide dogs only.
Cafe or restaurant
Food and drink facilities include a food stall and a cafe/restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
Family
Yes - Children of all ages.
Bicycle storage
Yes - Bicycle rack in visitor car park
Wheelchair access
Mostly accessible (many paths flat and paved). All gardens areas are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, though via indirect routes – often up thick lawns, steep gradients, uneven ground and gravelled pathways. For longer distances transport is available for those requiring assistance.
Shops
Yes - There is a gift shop.
Wheelchair hire
Wheelchairs are available for hire. Two wheelchairs available on a first come, first served basis.
Somerset, BA7 7NG
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Membership
Enjoy unlimited repeat entry to The Newt in Somerset for 12 months, as well as access to seasonal workshops and events, and regular updates from the estate
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Local Membership
Discounted membership for visitors residing in the following postcodes: Wincanton (BA9), Castle Cary (BA7), Bruton (BA10), Sparkford (BA22 7), Evercreech (BA4 6)
Note, following the purchase of Local Membership, photo ID and proof of address will be required upon first entry to the gardens
Google reviews
4.6
from 579 Google reviews
Louisa Zielinski
a month ago
5
A fantastic stay! Brilliant food, friendly staff and beautiful gardens. We stayed in the Farmyard and it was brilliant- especially being able to get the buggies back and forth. The experiences that we did were great, especially loved the bee safari. My one piece of advice would be for there to be a quick tour of the Hadspen House grounds and spa we got this when we went to the Farmyard but didn’t know for example where the lawn was for our garden tour or the facilities in the spa.
Norman Bell
a month ago
5
What a place! No expense spared on everything in the venue. Brunch was excellent and the view was superb. All the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. The tour of the garden was informative and well delivered. Definitely worth joining as a member if you live anywhere nearby
Simon Winter
a month ago
5
Fantastic spot, loved the landscape, especially the brilliantly trained fruit trees and innovative design in the gardens. Food was outstanding and even though I’m a meat eater I found it highly refreshing to see so many vegetarian dishes on the menu. This is a place I would gladly return to numerous times per year, although the striped blazers that the staff have to wear are a bit naff 😆
Margherita Brichetto
3 weeks ago
5
I have used the online shop twice, and boy are they the best customer service I've ever received. The products are amazing and varied (the blood orange cruffins are glorious), the delivery is free. But what is honestly their best feature is how they respond to questions, requests, small issues and feedback. They are kind, responsive, and quite simply caring. I've never left a review for an online shop, but these people deserve to keep succeeding. I'm looking forward to visiting them in person in Somerset.
Chris Dixon
2 months ago
5
Not cheap unless you can go several times in a year. A lovely day out in these unique gardens. Exhibition of history of gardening well worth a look. A must if you like apples.