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Unlocked in August
Friday, 31 July, 2026This August, 黑料正能量 is throwing open the gates of its historic Newton Park campus for a series of public events. From guided architecture tours to bat walks, tree trails and even a sauna in the Walled Garden, there's something for everyone.
All events are due to take place at the Newton Park Campus, Bath, BA2 9BN.
Molly Taylor and the architecture of Newton Park
Saturday 1 August 2026
Kicking things off is a guided walk with Dr Amy Frost, Senior Curator at Bath Preservation Trust, exploring the historic architecture of Newton Park, which spans the 14th century right through to the present day. The walk highlights the role of Molly Taylor, one of Bath's first female architects, and her contribution to the campus.
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Where Do They Live?
Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 August 2026
A hands-on family workshop exploring the relationship between people and the natural world. Led by artists Morgane Shaban, Holly leVar and Matthew Leece from the Forest of Imagination, participants will become explorers investigating Newton Park's land and ecosystems, thinking about the creatures (real or imaginary) who might live there and recreating homes for a chosen creature.
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Sauna and cold plunge
Saturday 15 August 2026
In partnership with Smüg Sauna, this event brings a taste of Finnish sauna culture to the Walled Garden. Each 50-minute session combines the deep warmth of a sauna with the invigorating cold plunge, helping muscles relax and kitted out with changing rooms and showers.
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Yoga with optional sauna and plunge pool
Saturday 15 August 2026
Join us for a morning yoga session in the beautiful Walled Garden, led by a leading yoga teacher and suitable for all levels, with showers, changing rooms, shelter, and mats provided. Then, unwind with a sauna and plunge session.
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Bat walk at Newton Park
Friday 21 August 2026
Join a guided evening walk to discover one of Britain's most fascinating nocturnal creatures. Guides will explain how bats use echolocation to navigate, introduce the species that call Newton Park home, and let participants use bat detectors to hear their high-frequency calls in real time.
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Family-friendly tree walk
Saturday 22 August 2026
Co-led by members of the Bath Urban Treescape team, this hour-long walk takes in the trees growing on the lawn behind Main House. Stopping at four or five locations, participants will use different senses to complete fun activities and learn more about the trees around them.
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The trees of Newton Park
Saturday 22 August 2026
Later that same day, a second, longer walk explores the grade II listed 18th-century landscape designed by Capability Brown. Led by a member of the Bath Urban Treescape team, the route circles the lake, taking in a wide variety of magnificent trees.
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Afternoon tea at Newton Park
Saturday 18 July - Sunday 23 August 2026
Treat yourself to an elegant afternoon tea, available to book every weekend. Indulge in a traditional spread of freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade cakes, and warm scones with a majestic lakeside view or served in our Edwardian glass house
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