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SUMMARY:Coach Visit - The Newt\, Hadspen\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful opportunity to explore the Newt estate which until recently was only available to hotel guests or members of the Newt.\nDo book early as this visit is expected to fill quickly! The Newt estate includes the seventeenth-century Hadspen house which is set in 30\nacres of gardens. It is a working estate\, owned since 2013 by the South African billionaire Koos Bekker and his wife Karen\, the former editor of South Africa’s Elle Decoration magazine.\nOpened as a luxury hotel\, the Newt’s beautiful gardens\, woodland\, cyder orchards\, and eating facilities\, are now open free to RHS members\n(Tuesdays and Wednesdays)\, with non-RHS members charged a small fee. The extensive gardens include the Parabola Garden\, which\, designed by Patrice Taravella\, lies within a D-shaped walled garden containing a maze of 460 apple trees with 267 cultivars depicting the English counties. Free tickets for a small Garden Tour or a Bee Safari may be obtained on arrival\, dependent on availability\, but everyone can roam around the beautiful grounds\, or visit the nearby Roman villa. Members and guests can also enjoy a light lunch or snacks at the Cyder Bar. There are no facilities for picnics. \nTravelling to The Newt\, Somerset: A coach has been arranged for the journey down to the Newt. Members and guests should arrive at the Newbold Comyn car park (behind the Leisure Centre) no later than 8.30 am. The car park is free of charge. There will be comfort stops at the\nGloucester Services on the way to Somerset and back. The return journey by coach will leave at 4.30 pm\, returning to Leamington at approximately 7.30 pm\, depending on the traffic. \nCost: WGT Members + RHS members £40.00\, WGT Members + non-RHS £65.00: Guests: £45 RHS members\, £70 non-RHS \nIf you are a RHS member\, please remember to bring your card. \n  \nBook here\n\nImage: Courtesy of the Newt.
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LOCATION:The Newt\, Hadspen\,\, Bruton\, Somerset\,\, BA7 7NG
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane%20James":MAILTO:topazlily65@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Visit - Spetchley Park Gardens
DESCRIPTION:May is an excellent month to see the beautiful peonies which attract visitors to Spetchley Park at this time of year. Spetchley was bought by Rowland Berkeley in 1606\, and over the generations\, the Berkeley family have continued to develop the landscape and the gardens.\nRose Berkeley (née Willmott)\, who married Robert Valentine Berkeley in 1891\, was the architect of much of the garden’s design we see today\, including the fountain gardens and the layout of the large herbaceous borders surrounding the kitchen garden. Rose was the sister of renowned horticulturalist\, Ellen Willmott. In 1925\, Spetchley became one of the first gardens in the country to open its gates to visitors under the National Garden Scheme. In 2013\, Spetchley underwent a series of revival projects (with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund)\, in order to protect and rejuvenate the heritage of the garden. Today Spetchley Park also includes a centre housing images from the Park’s archives. The gardens include many different themed areas\, of interest to gardeners and plant enthusiasts. \nOur visit will begin at 11am\, with a guided tour of approximately 1½ hours by the head gardener. Afterwards\, there is an opportunity to enjoy a drink and a selection of foods in the charming on-site Garden Café (at own cost). If you wish to bring a picnic\, there are seats around the garden and lake (please note – own picnics are not permitted in the café nor café lawn). \nSpetchley Park is situated near Worcester\, 21 miles West of Stratford-upon-Avon.\nFrom Stratford\, follow the A46 towards Evesham. Then follow the A44 towards\nWorcester. Go straight over the roundabout with the A4538 Pershore Road and after\nhalf a mile\, turn left into Spetchley.\n(There are alternative routes via the A422 or via the M40/M42/M5 if preferred)\nIf you are using the “what3words” navigation app\, the address is:\nhttps://w3w.co/blend.allows.glaze \nDate: Wednesday 13 th May 2026\nTime: Meet at 10:30am – by the plant sales area (other side of the Welcome Centre)\nCost: £17 for members; £22 for non-members \nBook here!
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LOCATION:Spetchley Park Gardens\, Spetchley\,\, Worcester\,\, WR5 1RS\, United Kingdom
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