Join us every Friday this summer from 9 July to feast on the abundance of produce spilling out of the vegetable beds, and feast your eyes on the sun setting over the gardens.

For our Summer Supper series, we will be serving a set menu of seasonal garden-led food, supplemented with our catch of the day direct from the Dorset coastline from our day boat fishermen.

Sample Menu:

WELCOME

Fine Cyder

Estate apple waste sourdough, buffalo hang op, garden radishes (D)(G)

TO START

Chilled cucumber soup, dill, Portland crab (D)(SF)

IN BETWEEN

Summer beans, preserved lemon, black onion seed, smoked cod roe (D)(G)(S)

FOR THE TABLES

Coal-baked onion, yoghurt, chard, peas, pistachio, tarragon (D)(N) Isle of Wight Heritage tomatoes, Babylonstoren olive oil, oregano Cornish new potatoes, garden herb dressing, capers (E) South coast line-caught seabass, roasted on the bone (D) Vegetarian option: Spiced aubergine, tahini, seed head dukkah, green lentils, chilli oil (N)

TO FINISH

Gooseberry and elderflower trifle (D)(E)(G)

Additional information:

• Arrive from 6.30pm for a pre-supper stroll around the garden
• Supper served at 7.30pm
• If you would like to access the Estate during the afternoon before dinner, you will require a Garden Membership.
• Set menu of £60 per head, bookable in tables of 2, 4 or 6. For alternative table sizes, please call us directly on 01963 577 777 and we'll try our best to accommodate
• Dietary requirements can be accommodated, please let us know upon booking
• Cyder and wine bottles from the Estate and our friends at Babylonstoren & Vignamaggio are available to pre-order for your table
• Full bar and wine service available on the evening

From 12 June we are embarking on a First Class adventure this summer, whisking you from London Paddington to the heart of the West Country. Explore picturesque gardens and ancient woodland, discover the art of cyder making and enjoy the finest fare plucked from the soil beneath your feet. Finally, relax back into your seat and savour afternoon tea, as the miles fly by and we return you to the city.

Our dedicated team of hosts will ensure that every aspect of your day is taken care of, from breakfast through to supper. Our gardeners, chefs and cyder makers will guide you along the way, sharing their expertise with tours, talks and tastings.

The Great Garden Escape ticket includes First Class return travel from London Paddington to The Newt in Somerset; guided tours, talks and tastings; all meals from breakfast through to supper; plus 12-month Garden Membership (for a return visit under your own steam!).

The experience will operate 12 June - 26 September 2021.

Ticket price is £295pp for adults.

We welcome families, with no additional charge for children under 5 years sharing your seat. Children aged 5–15 years will be charged at a reduced rate, while those aged 16+ are charged at standard adult rate.

Group bookings and exclusive use are available, with the option to tailor your escape with seasonal workshops and bespoke experiences.

To book child, family or group tickets, please get in touch with our Reservations team who will be more than happy to help.

E: [email protected] T: +44(0)1963 577777