Plan Your Visit
Membership is required to visit The Newt in Somerset. Our membership is open to everyone and unlocks a full year of enjoyment for the entire family.
Important notice: A section of pathway in our woodland will be closed for autumn/winter 2024 until March 2025 as we remove a large number of trees affected by ash dieback. For further information please consult the signage on site or speak to staff.
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The Newt Membership
Membership is your ticket to enjoy everything we offer, from estate-led menus in our restaurants to workshops and seasonal events; Garden Day in spring, Garden Lates in summer, Harvest and Apple Day come autumn, Fire Night and enchanted trails in winter.
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 visit our partner gardens and will receive exclusive offers from our online store. We welcome families and love the sound of children delighting in the garden, and those with accessibility issues will find highlighted routes around the grounds.
Create a Bespoke Day
We recommend booking in advance for eateries and activities in the gardens. Plan your visit now, and take a look at our Garden Map, so that you can arrive ready to explore.
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Cyder Bar
The perfect pitstop for a sip of cyder, tea or coffee. Plus freshly baked treats and light meals prepared by the Bakery Kitchen to fuel a stroll around the grounds. Try pastries, apple & cinnamon buns, soup, salads or comforting braises showcasing our estate vegetables and meats. For hungry little ones, order a sausage roll and apple juice to enjoy somewhere adventurous.
Take A Ride
While the best way to see the Roman Villa Experience is with a walk through the woodlands, those looking for another type of adventure can enjoy a NEW private buggy hire option. Book a private electric buggy for you and up to three friends to drive to the Roman Villa from the Threshing Barn on our designated buggy track. £50 per buggy (with a £25 refundable deposit upon delivery of the buggy and key). Terms and conditions apply. Call 01963 577750 to find out more, or ask about our services for those with accessibility requirements.
Stay With Us
Breathe a bit deeper and move a bit slower, relax and reset at Hadspen House or the Farmyard
Book a RoomHow to Get Here
Physical Address
The Newt in SomersetBruton
Somerset BA7 7NG
United Kingdom
GPS Coordinates
51°04'52"N2°29'25.2"W (Helicopter Landings cannot be guaranteed without 24 hours notice)
Where to Park
VIEW MAPDirections
By Train
GWR services from London Paddington direct to Castle Cary.
GWR services from Bristol direct to Castle Cary.
GWR services from Exeter direct to Castle Cary.
By Car
From London. Follow the M3 westwards, then join the A303 to Wincanton. Now follow the A371, turning right onto the A359. Please follow signs to the estate entrance.
From Bristol. Follow the A37 southwards, which becomes the A371 after Shepton Mallet, turning left onto the A359. Please follow signs to the estate entrance.
From Exeter. Follow the A30 eastbound, which becomes the A303. Then take the A359 towards Bruton, and follow the signs to the estate entrance.
Opening Times
Gardens, Farm Shop, House & Garden Shop
SUMMER HOURS: 25 March 2024 - 27 October 2024, 9am - 6pm (last entry 5.30pm) WINTER HOURS: 28 October 2024 - 30 March 2025, 9am - 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
The Story of Gardening
Open every day. No booking required. 9.30am - 4pm (Last entry 3:30pm). Also serving teas, coffees and a variety of cakes and savoury treats.
Beezantium
Open every day. Booking a timed slot is essential, with slots available from 9:30am. Last entry 3:30pm.
Roman Villa Experience
Open every day. Booking a timed slot is essential, with slots available from 9:30am. Last entry 2:30pm.
Garden Café
The Garden Café is open every day for members and hotel guests, serving vegetable-led menus with locally-reared meats. Advance booking is recommended. BREAKFAST 9.00am-11.30am LUNCH 12pm-3.15pm BAR SNACKS 3:30pm-5pm
Cyder Bar
The Cyder Bar is open throughout the day for light lunches, snacks from the Bakery, tea, coffee, cold drinks and of course, cyder. This can be enjoyed in the Winter Garden. Open 9am - 4:30pm.
Gelateria
Open every day, 10:30am - 4:30pm. Serving cold drinks, fruity sorbets and creamy gelato.
The Botanical Rooms
The Botanical Rooms is open every day for hotel and non resident guests, serving lunch and dinner. Advance booking is required. LUNCH 12.30pm - 2.30pm DINNER 6:30pm - 9pm
Farmyard Kitchen
The Farmyard Kitchen is open every day for hotel and non resident guests, serving lunch and dinner. Non-residents can make a lunch reservation by advance booking only. Dinner is only available to hotel guests. LUNCH 12.30pm - 2.00pm DINNER 6pm - 9pm
Spa
Access to the spa is for hotel guests only. Open every day from 8am - 8pm. Members can attend Monday–Friday by booking one of our Spa Day packages.
Handy to know
We only accept card or contactless payments and do not have cash machines on site.
This is a working farm with lots of feathery friends and deer, so kindly leave your pets at home. Assistance dogs are allowed.
Parents with prams and guests using wheelchairs: kindly note that pathways in the garden and woods are uneven and can become slippery in wet or frosty weather.
Please wear sturdy shoes (no high heels) as some paths have gaps and are uneven. Bring a hat in summer and wellies plus an umbrella in winter. A famous Swedish proverb holds: There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.
Children and anyone who cannot swim must be closely supervised at all times, as we have many ponds and lakes.
The Newt in Somerset is a working farm. We accept no responsibility for any injury that the visitor could reasonably have avoided by following advice that appears on our website, maps, and signs around the Estate. As regards any property, we are only responsible for any loss or damage to such if caused by us whilst you are visiting the Estate.
Explore the Estate
Stay a little longer and enjoy all that The Newt has to offer:
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