Summer Socials

Running during June, July and August, when the weather allows, our speciality sunset picnics are back with a new spin for 2025.

22 July, 12 August / 9:30am

Hort Course: Succulents

Create a miniture succulent garden in a terrarium

23 July, 30 July / 9:30am

Hort Course: Home Grown Floristry

Learn to create and tend your own cut-flower beds and how to successfully arrange flowers.

25 July

Summer Trail Launch Event

Get ready to hop into a world of wonder – we’re kicking off our Newtlings Summer with a toad-ally unmissable Summer Trail Launch Event, and you’re invited!

1 August / 7:00am

Dawn Walk: Roman Britain

Start your day on the right foot by feeding your senses, curiosity, body and mind.

2 August

Creative Printmaking: Minibeast Masks & Crowns

Back with a Creative Twist! We’re thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Liz Clayton from Slow Sunday - our much-loved creative leader - for all-new family printmaking workshops with a playful, practical edge.

16 August

Creative Printmaking: Midsummer Tote Bags or bring something of your own!

Back with a Creative Twist! We’re thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Liz Clayton from Slow Sunday - our much-loved creative leader - for all-new family printmaking workshops with a playful, practical edge.

8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 August / 10:00am

Summer Tree Climbing

A safe and fun way to get closer to nature and enjoy trees from a new perspective. Test balance and coordination and have an adventure this summer! Sessions run daily at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

21 August / 6:30pm

Dusk Walk: Roman Britain

Gain exclusive access to the estate after the gates have closed and golden hour descends.

6 July, 23 August / 9:30am

Endangered Basketry: Crafting a Traditional Frame Basket

Rooted in community tradition, this workshop is a practical celebration of traditional frame basketry, a deeply absorbing and tactile craft, that rewards patience.

23 August

Creative Printmaking: Back to School with Printed Pencil Cases

Back with a Creative Twist! We’re thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Liz Clayton from Slow Sunday - our much-loved creative leader - for all-new family printmaking workshops with a playful, practical edge.

22 June, 24 August / 9:00am

Traditional Bowl Turning: A Heritage Craft Experience

This full-day workshop invites you to work with freshly felled greenwood, shaping it into a beautifully functional bowl using only your hands, traditional tools, and the steady pulse of a foot-powered lathe.

19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 August

Summer Holiday Forest School

Back for the Summer holidays, keep youngsters engaged and entertained come rain or shine at The Newt Forest School! Sessions run from 9am - 4pm

30 August

Creative Printmaking: Abundant Hanging Mobiles & Garlands

Back with a Creative Twist! We’re thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Liz Clayton from Slow Sunday - our much-loved creative leader - for all-new family printmaking workshops with a playful, practical edge.

25 July, 1 August, 8 August, 15 August, 22 August / 9:30am

Yin Yoga & Breathwork July & August

Join us on Fridays through July & August from 9:30-10:45am for meditative yoga practice connecting mind, body and breath through slow, floor based poses, benefiting flexibility and circulation.

25 July

Family Summer Fun For Newtlings

The return of our Summer Programme packed with children’s activities for all ages is set to make the holidays in Somerset more fun.

28, 2 September / 9:30am

Hort Course: Late Summer Prune

Learn to prune fruit trees in the summer.

3, 4 September / 9:30am

Harvest Wreath Making

Create seasonal wreaths using the seasonal bounty from the hedgerows and gardens

9, 11 September / 9:30am

Harvest Willow Creatures

Create a unique festive willow creature to enjoy at home or in the garden this autumn

Harvest Weekend

Expect a roster of fun estate activities all centered around the harvest, as well as fine seasonal fare lovingly grown and cooked on the estate by our team of growers and chefs.

16, 23 September / 10:00am

Hort Shorts: Seed Saving

Collect seed, store, sow, grow.

5 September, 12 September, 19 September, 26 September / 9:30am

Yin Yoga & Breathwork September

Join us on Fridays through September from 9:30-10:45am for meditative yoga practice connecting mind, body and breath through slow, floor based poses, benefiting flexibility and circulation.

5, 25 September / 7:00am

Dawn Walk: Harvest Time

Start your day on the right foot by feeding your senses, curiosity, body and mind.

7, 14, 21, 28 September / 8:00am

Forest Bathing Sundays Autumn

Reconnect with nature in this immersive eco-therapy session

1, 9 October / 9:30am

Home Ground Cyder Making

Harvest apples in the orchards, press them and start making cyder.

9 October / 7:15am

Dawn Walk: Orchards (07:15am)

Start your day on the right foot by feeding your senses, curiosity, body and mind.

11, 16 October / 9:30am

Botany Watercolours (Winter)

Walk the gardens, gain inspiration, learn painting techniques

18 October

Apple Day Weekend 2025

A two-day celebration of all things apple; from juice pressing to apple games, displays, recipes, cyder tastings and tractor tours through the orchards.

8 October, 15 October, 22 October, 28 October / 9:30am

Mushroom Masterclass

Forage, grow, and eat mushrooms.

4, 5 November / 10:00am

Hand-printed Christmas Cards

A crafty and creative workshop making your own hand-printed Christmas Cards, followed by lunch at The Garden Café.

6 November / 7:15am

Dawn Walk: Woodlands (07:15am)

Start your day on the right foot, wake up to the first rays with the dawn chorus.

20 November / 7:30am

Dawn Walk: Woodlands (07:30am)

Start your day on the right foot, wake up to the first rays with the dawn chorus.

12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 27 November

Christmas Creatures in Willow

Create a unique festive willow creature to enjoy at home or in the garden this Christmas