Become a Newt Member

Join a growing community of Newt Members today. A ticket to a year of horticultural wonderment in Somerset and across our many partner gardens and global sister estates

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Membership Types:

Individual Membership

12 months membership for an individual.

Your membership card is available on the home screen of our app for swift entry at the Gatehouse.

£95
or £80 with Direct Debit

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Joint Membership

12 months membership for two people.

Both members will need the app on their own device if they wish to enter the garden independently of each other.

£160
or £130 with Direct Debit

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Local Membership

12 months membership for individuals living within a 6 mile radius of the Newt in Somerset.

For more information and to see if your address qualifies, read this article.

£55
or £40 with Direct Debit

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A Year Of Wonderment

Membership is your ticket to enjoy everything we offer with unlimited access for 12 months, inviting you to wander our gardens, woodlands and exhibitions and dine in our restaurants across the seasons.

Enjoy estate workshops and seasonal events such as Garden Day Weekend in spring, Gather & Grow in summer, Harvest Weekend, Apple Day and Fire Night come autumn and enchanted trails in winter.

Beyond our estate, your membership also gives you access to a growing list of partner gardens and global sister estates, who share our passion for nature.

Our Partner Gardens

Members enjoy free entry to 17 prominent national and international gardens, from Kew Gardens in London to the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and our sister garden, Babylonstoren in South Africa.

Member Events

At The Newt in Somerset, our estate events celebrate the turning of the seasons with immersive experiences that blend nature, tradition and a touch of theatre. From apple pressing and harvest feasts to fiery spectacles and garden gatherings, each occasion is a vibrant showcase of the land, its bounty and the joy of coming together.

Member Spa Days

Members and their guests are invited to book weekday spa days, combining restorative treatments and wellbeing experiences with a seasonal lunch in The Botanical Rooms.

Guest Day Passes

Bring your family and friends with our Guest Day Passes, available for £20 per person in advance via the app or £25 per person at the Gate House in person on the day. Under 17s go free.

The Newt in Somerset Membership Overview

Cost:

Individual Membership £95 or £80 with Direct Debit

Joint Membership £160 or £130 with Direct Debit

Local Membership** £55 or £40 with Direct Debit

Children (0-16 yrs) free of charge when accompanied by an adult member

Direct Debit signup includes a £20 voucher for our online shop and £10 voucher each year you renew. One voucher per couple for Joint Memberships.


The Newt in Somerset is a RHS Partner Garden. Members of the RHS can visit The Newt free of charge on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.


**Available to local residents living within postcodes BA4 6, BA7, BA9, BA10, BA22 7, or six miles from BA7 7NG, as the crow flies.

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Your Newt Membership includes 12 months of access to:

– The Gardens, Woodland, Deer Park and Grotto, including the new Four Seasons Garden

– All our exhibits including the Roman Villa Experience, The Story of Gardening and Beezantium

– Estate eateries and shops including: The Botanical Rooms, Garden Café, Farmyard Kitchen, Cyder Bar, Gelateria, Farm Shop, and House & Garden Shop

– Our partner gardens include Kew, Wakehurst, Great Dixter, Borde Hill, Eden Project, Chatsworth, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Trebah, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Tregothnan, Tremenheere, Tresco, The Story of Emily, our sister garden in South Africa, Babylonstoren, Winterthur in the USA and Chenshan Botanical Gardens in China

– Exclusive members' spa days

– Purchase Member’s Guest Day Passes

– Free entry for children (0-16yrs)

– Exclusive member offers and benefits from our online shop

– Free Garden and Woodland Tours

– Annual programme of workshops and events

– A dedicated member's area in our app with a rich library of exclusive content

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