More Family Days Out
With your membership comes unlimited access to the gardens, our deer park, woodlands, a magical grotto and our exhibitions: The Story of Gardening, Beezantium and The Roman Villa.
Seasonal events like Fire Night, Apple Day and Wassail mark the year with ceremony and celebration, and there’s a wonderful blend of educational, physical and creative workshops on offer.
Starting from £60, all our memberships offer free entry for up to six children per adult member - unlocking all the benefits for the whole family.
What’s more, membership at The Newt gives you and your family entry to over 20 Partner Gardens, from Kew to the Eden Project, across the UK.
Activities for Children
The Newt is a child-friendly haven, with nature at its heart. Family days out can be laid back and low key, dedicated to nothing more than lazing under our lime trees, splashing in our water features, wandering the woodlands, and enjoying scoops of gelato while Newt-spotting in the ponds.
Or, you can ramp up the adventure and book in for tree climbing, forest school sessions hands-on workshops and imagination-boosting activities – all part of our dedicated, year round ‘Newtlings’ programme.
Membership Overview
Cost:
Individual Membership £100 or £85 with Direct Debit
Joint Membership £175 or £140 with Direct Debit
Local Membership** £60 or £45 with Direct Debit
We do not offer a specific family membership, all membership types simply offer free access to up to 6 children
(0-16 yrs) when accompanied by an adult member
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.
BUY MEMBERSHIPYour Newt Membership includes 12 months of access to:
– The Gardens, Woodland, Deer Park and Grotto, including the new Four Seasons Garden 364 days a year (closed on Christmas Day)
– Estate eateries and shops including: The Botanical Rooms, Garden Café, Farmyard Kitchen, Cyder Bar, Gelateria, Hive, Farm Shop, and House & Garden Shop
– All our exhibits including the Roman Villa Experience, The Story of Gardening and Beezantium
– Our partner gardens include Kew Gardens, 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
Benefits also include:
– An evolving annual programme of workshops led by our expet team and visiting partners
– Free entry for up to 6 children (0-16yrs)
– Member-only Newtlings programme every school holiday, including full and half day Forest School and nature based craft and play sessions from 3+
– Full calendar of estate events, with music, food, Newtlings trails, estate demos, family games, garden dining and much more
– Exclusive members' spa days
– Puchase & share Guest Day Passes with friends and family
– Free Garden and Woodland Tours
BUY MEMBERSHIP
Family Fun at our Partner Gardens
Members and their children enjoy free entry to prominent national and international gardens, from Kew Gardens in London to the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall - making our membership great value all year round for you and your family.
Share the Gardens
Make it a day out for your whole family, bringing grandparents and friends with our Member Guest Day Passes, available for £25 per adult.
Guest Passes can be also used without the purchasing member in attendance – particularly helpful in school holidays and the long summer break – enabling children to attend with another family member, or carer.
Easy Does It
We know that when you’re wrangling little ones, a little help goes a long way. Which is why the estate provides well-spaced toilet stops, baby-changing facilities, buggy storage, shady areas and a child-friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
When you need a pick-me-up, our restaurants and cafés have plenty of options for younger guests, with seasonally-changing menus.
Roam and Discover
Wandering the grounds you'll find plenty of entertainment for young adventurers. From the Viper to the Snail Mound, grab a map and go explore!
