The Newt in Somerset
Bruton, Somerset
One of the most beautiful places to stay in Britain, and it actually wants your children. In the holidays they're off to forest school and tree climbing while you wander the gardens; rainy hours go on the Beezantium and the Roman villa. Under-8s stay free, which takes the sting out of the bill a little.
For the children
- Kids' activities
- Pool
- Outdoor play
- Cinema
- Bikes
- Farm animals
- Nature activities
- Babysitting
- Family dining
- Children's menu
- Family rooms
- Cots
- Extra beds
- Dog friendly
- Spa
- Best for
- Curious kids 4–12 and garden-loving parents
- Ages
- All ages
- Kids' club
- Newtlings programme of complimentary holiday activities
- Pool
- Spa pool with family swim times
- Family rooms
- Hadspen family room, Stable Yard rooms and a self-contained cottage; cots and roll-outs on request
- Outdoors
- Forest school, tree climbing, garden trails, cycling, Roman villa experience, woodland and farmland walks
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~15 miles · ~30 mins
Safari park · nearby attraction
Driving through the lion reserve with monkeys clambering over the car is a childhood memory in the making. Beyond the safari there is a hedge maze, an adventure castle playground, boat rides and the stately house itself, enough for two full days.
~17 miles · ~30 mins
Adventure park · nearby attraction
Underground caves with a witch legend, plus a dinosaur valley, adventure golf, a circus show and a Victorian penny arcade. A full day of variety, close to Bath and Wells.
~24 miles · ~30 mins
Nature / outdoors · ideal day trip
Explore show caves with dramatic stalactites, climb the 274-step lookout and walk along the gorge's cliff top. A good mix of adventure and geology, near Wells and the Mendips.
~34 miles · ~45 mins
Castle / historic · ideal day trip
Brunel's iron ship sits in a dry dock with a glass 'sea' you can walk beneath, and children can climb the rigging, explore cabins and smell the galley. Immersive history right on Bristol's harbourside.
~34 miles · ~45 mins
Science centre · rainy day option
Bristol's hands-on science centre with hundreds of interactive exhibits and a 3D planetarium. Great on a wet day during a Bristol or Bath weekend.
~37 miles · ~45 mins
Castle / historic · rainy day option
Rooms full of real tanks, from the First World War to today, plus live arena displays on event days. Older children and teens find it fascinating, and it sits close to Monkey World and the Jurassic Coast.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre ↗
~37 miles · ~45 mins
Wildlife park · ideal day trip
A rescue centre for chimpanzees, orangutans and gibbons, with large wooded enclosures and keeper talks that explain each animal's story. Children are captivated by the chimp troops, and there is a huge adventure playground for afterwards.
~38 miles · ~45 mins
Aquarium · ideal day trip
Sharks, rays and penguins plus outdoor seal and otter areas, set beside the beach. Good for rainy days on a Dorset coast break.
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Family facilities
- Kids' menu
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.