The Newt Podcast
The Newt Podcast
Podcast Description
Join The Newt in Somerset's Head of Programmes, Arthur Cole, as he pulls on his walking boots and warmly welcomes a smorgasbord of experts in their field to walk through the remarkable Somerset estate and share their passions.From gardeners to chefs, conservationists to business leaders, sports personalities to scientists, celebrities to local heroes and everyone in between, this is a series that promises to inspire and delight the listener.
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The podcast centers around themes of nature, gardening, and personal stories, highlighted by episodes featuring diverse topics such as the art of willow weaving with Stefan Jennings, regenerative gardening with Marian Boswall, productive growing practices with David Rowley, and insights into journalism and nature's lessons with John Ridding. Special focus is placed on the intersections between environmental appreciation and various professional insights.
Join The Newt in Somerset’s Head of Programmes, Arthur Cole, as he pulls on his walking boots and warmly welcomes a smorgasbord of experts in their field to walk through the remarkable Somerset estate and share their passions.
From gardeners to chefs, conservationists to business leaders, sports personalities to scientists, celebrities to local heroes and everyone in between, this is a series that promises to inspire and delight the listener.
At the heart of The Newt in Somerset stands Hadspen House — an elegant country home shaped by more than three centuries of history, craftsmanship and changing taste.
Built in the late 17th century and gracefully remodelled during the Georgian period, Hadspen has evolved through generations of family life before becoming the house at the heart of The Newt today — a place where heritage is carefully preserved while being brought thoughtfully into the present.
In this episode, we step beyond its doors for an intimate guided tour with Arthur Cole, uncovering the stories woven through its rooms, the people who shaped its character and the architectural details that reveal its long and layered past. Along the way, we speak to various staff, discover hidden corners and some of the quieter treasures that make Hadspen House one of the most distinctive parts of The Newt in Somerset.
The Newt Podcast is created by the team at The Newt in Somerset and produced by Harry Coade at Sound Matters. If you enjoyed this episode, follow The Newt Podcast to enjoy more walks and talks across the estate, or better still become a Newt Member to visit our estate yourself, stay the night, or shop The Newt online.
Your 12-month membership also gives you free entry to The Newt's 17 national and international Partner Gardens and inspirational Sister Estates.
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