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Grab your chance to win an overnight stay for two at The Newt in Somerset, plus dinner and tickets to The Great Garden Show 2026

Step into spring with an exclusive opportunity to experience one of Britain’s most celebrated country estates.

Nestled within the heart of Somerset’s breathtaking landscape and rolling hills sits a countryside escape like no other. A working estate as well as a luxury Grade II-listed hotel, The Newt is regaled for its award-winning garden design and exceptional farm-to-table cuisine.

The gardens unfold in a series of immersive spaces, each reflecting a commitment to botanical excellence and seasonal beauty. Beyond the garden gates, guests are invited to indulge in the estate’s spa and to dine on dishes crafted directly from its orchards, farm and kitchen garden – alongside the opportunity to try its home-brewed cyder collection. With its own butchery, creamery and bakery, the estate offers a farm-to-fork philosophy executed with precision and flair.

New for 2026, the estate takes its horticultural celebrations to the next level by hosting its inaugural Great Garden Show: bringing together secateur specialists and distinguished growers for a programme of expert talks, demonstrations and masterclasses, taking place from 9-17 May.

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The prize

One lucky winner will be able to soak up the scenery with a one-night stay for two at The Newt, breakfast and dinner included, and two tickets to spend a day at The Great Garden Show – a prize worth £1,200.

How to enter

Answer the question in the form below for your chance to win.

Terms and conditions

Promoter: Our Media Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 05715415). Residents of the UK (including the Channel Islands) aged 18+ can enter. The closing date for entries is 12:00 noon on 20th April 2026. Prize restrictions: one-night stay must be used 11–13 May 2026; Great Garden Show tickets valid 9–17 May 2026; prize is non-transferable; and the winner must arrange their own transport to and from The Newt. The winner must accept the prize within 7 days of being contacted. If the winner does not accept the prize within this timeframe, the Promoter reserves the right to withdraw the prize and award it to a runner-up (selected in accordance with the full T&Cs). For full T&Cs, see www.gardensillustrated.com/the-newt-competition-terms-conditions.