Tuesday, 2 July 2024 at 8:45 am - 6:00 pm
A day visit by coach has been arranged for 2nd July 2024.
The itinerary is as follows:
On arrival at The Newt car park we will stroll up the broadwalk (no more than ten minutes) to the reception area where we will be split into two groups for the guided tour of the formal gardens. Buggies have been booked for those who do not wish to walk up the broadwalk. Please inform Felicity Pine if you wish to reserve a buggy place. There will be time for a comfort stop and/or a quick take away coffee before the tour.
In order to understand just what The Newt has to offer in its many attractions, it is worthwhile visiting the website: https://thenewtinsomerset.com in advance of the trip.
After lunch (see below) there will be an opportunity to visit The Beezantium. This a building designed to observe bees within hives in the external walls. Set into the bankside with panoramic views over water, the oak-clad walls house a variety of hand-made bee hives. Booking is required, and timed slots have been arranged from 1.30 pm. Tickets will be handed out on the coach.
Another of the attractions is The Story of Gardening. Dig into the history of gardening and explore the human impulse to shape beauty from the ground at our feet. Garden rooms and interactive exhibits transport you to gardens throughout time. No pre booking is required.
Lunch menu for takeaway food from The Cyder Bar is attached. Food may be pre ordered and paid for on arrival. There are outside picnic areas, or under cover in the Glasshouse should it be raining. Lunch is also available at The Garden Café, and a sample menu is also attached.
For The Cyder Bar please inform Felicity Pine of your choices when your place on the trip has been confirmed, as a group pre order will be sent to The Newt.
Bookings for The Garden Café may be made direct via the website: https://thenewtinsomerset.com/garden. The menu will have changed by July, as The Newt use seasonal foods. This menu is to illustrate what they serve and cost etc.
Please use the link to the dedicated booking form – In PDF Format or in Word .docx format
The itinerary for the day can be viewed here – Itinerary (PDF) or in Word (Docx). The Garden Cafe menu is on page 2 of the itinerary (It is faint due to the format received from The Newt).
The menu for the Cyder Bar may be viewed in PDF or Word (Docx)