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< Back Lower Hewood Farm Lower Hewood Farm, Hewood, Chard TA20 4NR About us We are an organic smallholding on the Dorset/Somerset border, growing food for our local community and running workshops and events around the subject of food and farming. Run by a farmer, a grower and an artist, we are exploring ecological farming, community-supported growing, and land-based creativity. We grow food, host events, and offer a grounded place to gather, learn, and connect. www.lowerhewood.org The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? A 30-mile Feast, A tour Join us on Saturday 19 July for a farm/garden tour and pop-up dinner, using seasonal ingredients direct from the fields of our regenerative organic farm. Our 30-mile feast will be served amongst the crops in our glasshouse and cooked by us, the farmer and the grower. Led by seasoned grower and permaculturalist Claire Hannington-Williams, we embrace natural growing systems - with composts, mulches and fermented plant extracts feeding our soil and nurturing our plants on our single acre market garden plot. Driven by lifelong organic farmer Tim Williams, our approach to farming has a strong focus on biological, and soil centric systems, working in harmony with the cycles of nature, and following an ecological mindset, drawing knowledge from the realms of permaculture, biodynamic and regenerative farming wisdom. When? Ist weekend Sat 19 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? • Farm Tour from 5pm • Aperitif/drinks + informal Q+A from 6pm • Dinner at 7pm • Cost: £55/pp • Book: https://buytickets.at/lowerhewoodfarm/1752113 Practicalities Lower Hewood Farm, Hewood, Chard TA20 4NR tim@lowerhewoodfarm.org 07733395383 www.lowerhewood.org Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Not necessary lowerhewood We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back On The Spoon @ Burrow Hill Pass Vale Farm, Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi, TA12 6BU About us This year, On The Spoon will be cooking up a storm of locally grown produce at Burrow Hill. Eating 'on the spoon' means tucking into hearty food in a rustic, unpretentious way. On The Spoon is run by Somerset-based cook, food writer and former Sunday Times columnist Lucas Hollweg. The Temperley family have restored the ancient traditional cider orchards of Burrow Hill and now grow rare, organic apples and pears and produce Somerset Cider Brandy and Burrow Hill Cider. www.onthespoon.co.uk The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? A 30-mile Feast This year, On The Spoon will be cooking up a storm of locally grown produce at Burrow Hill. Join us for lunchtime feasting and cider-based treats among the 250 acres of traditional cider apple orchards. Early booking advised – email info@onthespoon.co.uk and tickets are £45. Our menu (local harvests allowing): • Rillettes of Pitney pork, ferments and pickles • Kohlrabi carpaccio and Rachel cheese • Barbecued Pitney lamb, Westcombe ricotta, courgette and fennel agrodolce • Leaves, flowers, herbs and vegetables • A big Burrow Hill mess When? Ist weekend Midweek 2nd weekend Sun 27 Any other details? • Cocktails at 12.30pm • Followed by lunch at 1.30pm • Cost:£45 Practicalities Pass Vale Farm, Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi, TA12 6BU info@onthespoon.co.uk http://www.onthespoon.co.uk ; https://somersetciderbrandy.com Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Not necessary www.instagram.com/somersetciderbrandy/ www.facebook.com/ciderbrandy We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Teals Farmshop Teals, 1 Orchard Lane, South Cadbury, BA22 7FS About us Teals is a relaxing spot to share a meal with friends or discover exceptional, locally produced meat and a food market full of local produce, daily breads and pastries, heritage cheeses and thoughtful gifts, sustainably made. We want as much Somerset goodness as possible on our plates and in our food market and lifestyle store! We avoid mass food production, instead joining the many brilliant farm shops around the country focusing their energies on finding local products that make the most of our tastebuds. www.teals.co.uk The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? Something else Teals stocks a plethora of locally grown and produced food and drink. We are passionate about sourcing local products and championing small producers as we stock them all year round. The food served in the restaurant and our food-to-go is also sourced locally so you will always be sure to get a local treat if you stop in to eat with us. We also work hard to minimise our impact on the planet and we're proud to be a certified B Corp – a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. When? Ist weekend Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20 Midweek Mon 21, Tues 22, Wed 23, Thurs 24 2nd weekend Fri 25, Sat 26, Sun 27 Any other details? TEALS is open from 8am – 6pm, seven days a week, most days of the year. Our kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon treats. Practicalities Teals, 1 Orchard Lane, South Cadbury, BA22 7FS hello@teals.co.uk 01963 361755 www.teals.co.uk Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary teals_store tealsstore We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back South Street Honey Dillington Estate Office, Whitelackington, Ilminster, TA19 9EG About us At South Street Honey our primary aim is to educate and spread the passion of bees and beekeeping to the wider world. We visit wild schools, forest schools, schools in both primary and secondary, and have adult education days as well. We have a holistic approach to keeping bees, only opening hives when we really need to and, more importantly, only taking resources when the bees have surplus. www.southstreethoney.com The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? A tasting, Something else, A tour Come and spend some time at our teaching apiary at the Dillington Estate near Ilminster on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 for a walking tour that will culminate in the opportunity to put on bee suits and visit some of our teaching hives. We have three tours per day and they are suitable for ages 12+. The tours are free but must be booked in advance. And we're delighted to annouce that we will be joined by Lindsay, Dilington's assistant farm manager, who will share Dillington farm's approach to farming and why they have changed their farming practices to gain net zero. Dillington Estate is a family-owned working farm and Estate, covering around 3,000 acres in rural South Somerset. We will meet and chat about all things honeybee, then walk onto the farm and apiary. We will change into bee suits and then spend some time opening hives and experiencing some real hands on beekeeping. We will taste honey straight from the hives, maybe spot the queen and learn about the different bees and their jobs within the hive. When? Ist weekend Sat 19, Sun 20 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? Tours: • Saturday 19: 10am, 1.30pm, 4pm • Sunday 20: 10am, 1pm, 4pm • Tour free but must be booked: www.southstreethoney.com Practicalities Dillington Estate Office, Whitelackington, Ilminster, TA19 9EG southstreethoney@gmail.com 07739803011 www.southstreethoney.com Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? We are based in Taunton but our walking hive visit will take place at our teaching apiary at the Dillington farm estate, near Ilminster. Southstreethoney Southstreethoney We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Root 12 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2SE About us We are a modern, veg-led, sharing plates restaurant in the heart of Wells, serving local and seasonal produce. The first Root opened in Bristol in 2017; owners Josh Eggleton (The Pony) and Luke Hasell (The Story Farms / Valleyfest) wanted to create a forward-thinking restaurant that championed local suppliers and producers, and led with a ‘more veg, less meat’ ethos. Root, Wells was opened by Head Chef Rob Howell and his wife and Manager Meg Oakley who wanted to bring a neighbourhood restaurant to their home of Wells. www.rootwells.co.uk The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? Something else During the Food Trail, we will be highlighting our local suppliers and producers through our usual sharing plates menu. When? Ist weekend Fri 18, Sat 19 Midweek Tues 22, Wed 23, Thurs 24 2nd weekend Fri 25, Sat 26 Any other details? We open for lunch and dinner daily except for Sundays and Mondays. Book via www.rootwells.co.uk/reservations Practicalities 12 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2SE team@rootwells.co.uk 01749672887 https://www.rootwells.co.uk/ Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Not necessary root_wells We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Cedrics Cedrics, The White Swan, Misterton, Crewkerne TA18 8NR About us Cedrics is the home of the original Somerset Cider and Apple Cake and has been a family run business since 1957. Winners of Champion Marmalde 2018 and Champion Pickle and Chutney 2020. We have won over 60 Taste of the West Awards for cakes, preserves and cider. Also International Cheese board Awards and world Jam awards. Showcasing local artisan cheese, cider, beers, gin, rum, brandy. www.cedricssomerset.co.uk The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? A tasting Come and taste our award winning Somerset cider and apple cake and our award winning Beekeepers' Marmalade Cider Cheddar Cheese on Thursday 24. Shop open daily except Mon & Tues. When? Ist weekend Midweek Thurs 24 2nd weekend Any other details? – Special tasting, Thurs 24 – Shop open daily except Mon & Tues. Practicalities Cedrics, The White Swan, Misterton, Crewkerne TA18 8NR www.cedricssomerset.co.uk Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary Cedricscakes We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Limeburn Hill Vineyard Westfield Farm, Limeburn Hill, Chew Magna, BS40 8QW About us Limeburn Hill is a four-acre biodynamic vineyard on south-facing slopes overlooking the beautiful Chew Valley. Robin and Georgina grow eight varieties of vines using biodynamic agriculture practices which encourage maximum biodiversity and soil health in the vineyard. They make sparkling and still natural wines and spirits which are an exploration of place, made without chemicals or additives. Tours available. limeburnhillvineyard.co.uk The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? A tasting, A tour Join a leisurely tour with the owner and learn about a different approach to growing grapes and making wine in cool climate England. You'll discover how special composts and plants teas are used, and how a biodiverse landscape helps in natural winemaking. Enjoy a tasting overlooking the spectacular Chew Valley and relax surrounded by birdsong and butterflies. When? Ist weekend Midweek 2nd weekend Fri 25, Sun 27 Any other details? • Friday 25: 5pm-7pm • Sunday 27: 2pm-4pm Practicalities Westfield Farm, Limeburn Hill, Chew Magna, BS40 8QW info@limeburnhillvineyard.co.uk 07765257595 www.limeburnhillvineyard.co.uk Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Access is via the upper farm track, next to the speed sign. Look out for the Vineyard sign opposite. limeburnhill We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Queen of Cups Queen Of Cups, 10-12 Northload Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9JJ About us Queen of Cups is a 17th century coaching inn, turned modern Middle Eastern restaurant with skilfully and uniquely curated sharing plates created by the talented Executive Chef and founder Ayesha Kalaji. The food celebrates the flavours of the Middle East while showcasing the best of local produce. Queenofcups.co.uk The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? A tasting For Somerset Food trail, alongside our regular menu, we will be offering a carefully curated tasting menu of three small plates that showcase incredible local produce, paired with a glass of local wine or cider. When? Ist weekend Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20 Midweek Mon 21, Wed 23, Thu 24 2nd weekend Fri 25, Sat 26, Sun 27 Any other details? The special menu will run during lunch and dinner. Practicalities Queen Of Cups, 10-12 Northload Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9JJ reservations@queenofcups.co.uk 01458 831255 Queenofcups.co.uk Is booking required? No Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Not necessary Queen of cups restaurant and freehouse We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Street Weekly Market High Street, Street, BA16 0ER About us Come along and enjoy local produce, cheese, breads, cakes, plants, gifts, and more food and drink from local suppliers in and around Street, Somerset. www.facebook.com/Streetthursdaymarket/ The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? Something else Street market is a weekly market selling fresh fish, fruit and vegetables and street food, along with arts and crafts. The market is runs from 9am to 3pm every Thursday. When? Ist weekend Midweek Thurs 24 2nd weekend Any other details? 9am –3pm Practicalities High Street, Street, BA16 0ER www.facebook.com/Streetthursdaymarket/ Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary SomersetFarmersMarkets We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Ilminster Town Market East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ About us Ilminster Town Market takes place every Thursday in and around the Market House. There are a variety of stalls and traders selling preserves, olives, nuts and other Mediterranean delights. A baker, barber and a meat stall. Pizza and pasta are also on offer if you’re looking for lunch or dinner. The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? Something else A quiet market town, Ilminster's shops are mostly independent and include an award-winning butchers, a bakers, antiques shops and a wonderful emporium that sells local crafts, gifts, clothing, pottery, jewellery and vintage wares. When? Ist weekend Midweek Thurs 24 2nd weekend Any other details? Thursdays, 8:30am to 1:15pm Practicalities East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AJ www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087195992572 Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087195992572 We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Blue Lias Catering Rowley Farm, Wootton Hill, Glastonbury BA6 8TU About us I am an omnivorous retreat chef and baker, I strive to use higher welfare, responsibly sourced, local meat and fish, organic flours. A strong focus on sustainability is at the heart of my ethos. I am also a sourdough geek and run workshops to help people start their journey with this incredible, ancient and healthy form of bread making. Join me on a course to make a 100 % sourdough rye loaf. www.facebook.com/blueliascatering The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? Something else 18/07/25: Due to issues with their kitchen, Blue Lias Catering have needed to postpone their event - please do contact them direct to express your interest for the next one, Join me on Sunday 20 to learn how to make a 100 % sourdough rye loaf, using locally grown rye flour, grown at Gothelney Farm, milled by Landrace. A great way to start your journey in making slow real bread, using wild yeast. Included in your day; a lovingly nurtured rye starter, detailed recipe, lots of support post workshop if needs be, rye cracker tutorial, light lunch and plenty of refreshments When? Ist weekend Sun 20 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? – Time: 11am-2pm – Cost: £55 Practicalities Rowley Farm, Wootton Hill, Glastonbury BA6 8TU blueliascatering@gmail.com 07554592668 www.facebook.com/blueliascatering Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? It is sometimes tricky to locate my place so What3Words is useful: trouble:finishers.treble. When you turn right just before the national speed limit sign, go all the way down the track where there is an old Somerset long house. You can park in our yard. BlueLiasCatering Blue Lias Catering We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Somerton and District Beekeepers Association The Somerton and District Apiary, Downslade Lane, Upton, Long Sutton, Langport, TA10 9NY About us The Somerton and District Beekeepers are a thriving branch of the Somerset Beekeepers Association. We have our own teaching apiary which is the 'hub' of our association. We work together to put on a variety of events throughout the year so we can share our enthusiasm for and knowledge of the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping. https://www.facebook.com/share/1QZYrKNkJE/?mibextid=wwXlfr & somersetbeekeepers.org.uk/somerton.html The Food Trail has now finished. Read on to find out about the kinds of activities offered but be aware that the dates quoted below only relate to July 2025. Are you putting on a 30-Mile Feast or a tasting? Something else, A tour, A tasting Come along and join us for a Beekeeping Taster day on Sunday 20th July, 10am-4pm. Find out fascinating facts about the honey bee, more about Beekeeping, get up close to see our bees at work, participate in demonstrations and sample honey. A delicious buffet lunch and refreshments are included. Places are limited so get in quick! Costs and booking details below. When? Ist weekend Sun 20 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? – Book by 17 July by emailing somertonbees@btinternet.com – Cost: £50 per adult / £90 for two, £25 for under 16s Practicalities The Somerton and District Apiary, Downslade Lane, Upton, Long Sutton, Langport, TA10 9NY chair.somertonbees@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/share/1QZYrKNkJE/?mibextid=wwXlfr & somersetbeekeepers.org.uk/somerton.html Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? From Hermitage Road Upton, (road link between B3153 and A372 reach a crossroads, turn into Limepits Lane and take the first right along a rough lane. The apiary is on the left before the railway and quarry. Somerton Beekeepers We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next