Great Garden Escape, The Newt in Somerset
The Newt in Somerset's Great Garden Escape, one of the best day trips from London, is a fun-filled pre-planned day excursion that showcases the finest of the British countryside and its endearing customs if you're not the planning kind. Day trippers use First Class trains and are fed breakfast on board as they travel under a hectic timetable that begins at Paddington station. The grounds of The Newt, which have been manicured over many decades and are now home to animals including deer and newts, of course, will be shown to visitors once they arrive.
After lunch, there will be a cyder tasting, when you may certainly be persuaded to buy a bottle or two to take home. The cyder is prepared on-site using apples from nearby orchards. Once you've taken in just enough fresh rural air, the train ride back to the city offers up afternoon tea and drops you off in time for sundowners. The whirlwind trip is the perfect remedy for overcoming fatigue and serving as a reminder of the beauty right outside your door.
- Ticket price: £335pp for adults, £260pp for children
- Tripadvisor Rating: 5/5
- Review: Just fantastic
- Phone: +44 (0)1963 577750
- Official site: thenewtinsomerset.com/great-garden-escape
