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The Newt in Somerset

A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special one-day event, kindly hosted by The Newt on behalf of The National Garden Scheme. It includes a talk from one of our lead gardeners, on the gardens and more recent developments, including the newest element, The Four Seasons Garden. They will provide the background to how the Four Seasons Garden was created, including the design and concept behind the garden, as well as its ongoing development following its opening this year. They will also provide further detail on what is growing in the garden currently and what are the main highlights of the gardens throughout the seasons.

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The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset

About The Newt in Somerset

The gardens at The Newt have been shaped over the last 200 years by successive enthusiasts, including Margaret Hobhouse who elevated them to a Victorian ideal, introducing colour, a greenhouse and many trees of beech, oak, pine, walnut and cedar. Renowned garden designer 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. Mixing ornamental and productive elements, the gardens are a feast for the eyes and stomach. 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.

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https://thenewtinsomerset.com/garden

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Location details

The Newt in Somerset,
Bruton,
Somerset,
BA7 7NG

Directions to The Newt in Somerset
Located on the A359 between Bruton & Castle Cary, follow the brown tourist signs to the estate entrance. Upon entry, follow the 'Gardens' sign for the visitor car park.

The Newt in Somerset openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £25.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Newt in Somerset at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at The Newt in Somerset are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Newt in Somerset is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.