The coach will leave from Castle Green outside the Museum of Somerset in Taunton at 10.30am.  Please be there at least 10 minutes before hand.  The coach will return to Castle Green at  4.30pm.  Please note there will be a £5 per person charge to help cover the cost of the coach.
You will need to bring:
  • Warm and waterproof clothing or sun hat and sun cream depending on the weather
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Lunch, drinks and snacks
The Newt is a reconstruction of a complete Roman Villa built on the site of the original villa discovered in 1832. The villa features a museum, a full-scale recreation of the original villa, and a glass bridge offering views of the original ruins.  It includes a bath house, hypocaust, mosaics, and a vineyard garden.  The villa is located in the grounds of The Newt Estate, a private hotel and gardens.
The Exhibitions Manager has kindly arranged free entry for MAYA members.  Unfortunately adults cannot pay for one day’s entry and you have buy a year’s membership which is £95!  Unfortunately this means that unless parents/carers are ok to join for the year, the visit will have to be for members only.  If you’re interested there’s more info on their website  https://thenewtinsomerset.com/
If you haven’t already done so please email to book your place!