A Garden for All Seasons
The gardens at The Newt have been influenced by visionary horticulturists, including Margaret Hobhouse who elevated them to the Victorian ideal. Penelope Hobhouse gave Margaret’s vision a new lease of life in the 1970s, followed by Nori and Sandra Pope, whose experiments with colour delighted and inspired thousands of visitors in the mid-1980s.
The latest incarnation has been created by Italo-French architect Patrice Taravella, who believes a garden should be both beautiful and useful. At their core sits the Parabola, a walled garden concealing an apple tree maze; at their edges, diverse woodland providing a sheltered habitat for native wildlife.
Our Partner Gardens
As well as access to the gardens on our Somerset estate, members enjoy free entry to over 20 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.
Wander & Wonder
Influenced by thousands of years of horticultural history, take a stroll through acres of formal gardens and learn something along the way. We share the land with a host of wildlife; you may spot native deer promenading in the woods or Great Crested newts bathing in the ponds.
Access To Our Gardens...And More
Our membership is open to everyone and provides unlimited access for 12 months, allowing you to explore the gardens, woodland and exhibitions throughout the year.
You can also visit our partner gardens across the UK and abroad.
We welcome families and delight in the sound of children in the garden, and those with accessibility issues will find highlighted routes around the grounds.
Explore Attractions
Entry to our garden attractions is included in your membership.
