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< Back Chard Market Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP About us Chard market operates on Saturday mornings and is comprised of a variety of stalls ranging from fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and other non produce items such as clothing and carpets. 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 Chard market has a long history, with a Royal Charter dating back to 1683 granting the town the right to hold three annual fairs and three weekly markets. When? Ist weekend Sat 19 Midweek 2nd weekend Sat 26 Any other details? Saturdays, 9am – 1pm Practicalities Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary www.facebook.com/p/Chard-Market-100057258348594/ We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Combe Head House Combe Head House, Combe St Nicholas, near Chard, TA20 3LY About us Combe Head House is a beautiful holiday retreat and working smallholding in the south of Somerset. The estate is built around a Tudor manor house dating back to 1580. Hosts Lara and Benedict run a smallholding with rare breed pigs, pygmy goats, chickens, and sheep, and grow a variety of produce in their kitchen garden. Guests can explore the woods, meet the animals, and enjoy a seasonal cream tea made with local produce. A true taste of countryside life. www.combeheadhouse.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? Something else Enjoy a traditional Somerset cream tea at Combe Head House, featuring homemade scones, jam from garden fruits, rich clotted cream, and freshly brewed tea. Served in on the lawn in front of the Tudor manor house or in the Great Hall, it’s a deliciously slow moment to savour the beauty and bounty of this peaceful smallholding. When? Ist weekend Sat 19 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? From 11.30am to 4.30pm Practicalities Combe Head House, Combe St Nicholas, near Chard, TA20 3LY lara@combeheadhouse.com 07490260998 www.combeheadhouse.com Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? ///lure.names.chiefs combeheadhouse combeheadhouse We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Chapel Cross Tearoom Chapel Cross, South Cadbury, nr Yeovil, BA22 7ET About us A community-focused outdoor café, serving teas, coffee and cake from our converted horsebox tea room, with seating outside and in greenhouses. My herd of Royal Golden Guernsey Goats play in the paddock next door. Their milk is made into our award-winning soft and semi-hard raw milk goats cheese. www.chapelcrosstearoom.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 Complimentary cheese tasting, 10am - 12noon, Monday to Friday through out the trail When? Ist weekend Fri 18 Midweek Mon 21, Tues 22, Wed 23 2nd weekend Fri 25 Any other details? 10am - 12noon, Monday to Friday Practicalities Chapel Cross, South Cadbury, nr Yeovil, BA22 7ET chapelcross@gmail.com www.chapelcrosstearoom.co.uk Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary chapelcrosstearoom We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Kimbers Farm Shop Linley Farm, Charlton Musgrove, Wincanton, BA9 8HD About us Farm shop and café on a livestock and dairy farm in the ancient parish of Charlton Musgrove where the Kimber family have been farming on the lush pastures of the Blackmore Vale, under the shadow of Alfred's Tower, for 350 years. Animal welfare is a top priority. www.kimbersfarmshop.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 Visit our farm shop for a selection of tastings on the Fridays and Saturdays of the Food Trail. Why not check out our vegetables, dairy, groceries, wines and a butchery counter, while you're here, and stay for a coffee or a meal at the Kitchen @ Kimbers which has a large covered outside terrace? When? Ist weekend Fri 18, Sat 19 Midweek 2nd weekend Fri 25, Sat 26 Any other details? Opening times Tues to Fri: 9am – 5pm Sat 9am – 4:30pm Practicalities Linley Farm, Charlton Musgrove, Wincanton, BA9 8HD info@kimbersfarmshop.co.uk 01963 33177 www.kimbersfarmshop.co.uk Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? We are off the main road B3081 between Hauser Wirth Bruton and the Racecourse and Otter Nurseries Wincanton. Kimbers_Farm_Shop Kimbers Farm Shop We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Somerset Cider Brandy Co, Burrow Hill, Martock, TA12 6BU About us Burrow Hill Cider and Somerset Cider Brandy live at Burrow Hill. Cider has been made on the farm for over 300 years and Somerset Cider Brandy (the only spirit in England to have a PGI) for 34 years. We grow all our own apples (as well as cherries, pears and quinces). The farm makes cider, brandy and various liqueurs solely from the fruit we grow. https://somersetciderbrandy.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? Something else, A 30-mile Feast At Burrow Hill, our drinks are made from fruit grown organically in our ancient traditional orchards. We take pride in every step of the process – growing, pressing, fermenting, distilling, maturing, and bottling. On both Saturdays of the Food Trail, our famous Somerset Cider Bus will be serving a range of drinks crafted from fruit grown on our farm: • On Sat 19, we will have food by Basement Tacos, live music by The Kings Of Lounge and circus by Pirates of The Carabina. Come lie in the orchards and listen their Spanish guitar and double bass. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. • On Sat 26, we will have food by The Somerset Bakehouse. Come and lounge under the trees and enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the orchards or the tented area. On Sunday 27, we are linking up with On The Spoon, run by Somerset-based cook, food writer and former Sunday Times columnist Lucas Hollweg, to host a 30-mile feast! Join us for lunchtime feasting and cider-based treats among the cider apple orchards. See On the Spoon's entry for details. Early booking advised! When? Ist weekend Sat 19 Midweek 2nd weekend Sat 26, Sun 27 Any other details? • Cider Brandy Saturdays: 10am-5pm • On the Spoon 30-mile feast: Cocktails at 12.30pm followed by lunch at 1.30pm Practicalities Somerset Cider Brandy Co, Burrow Hill, Martock, TA12 6BU orders@somersetciderbrandy.com 01460 240782 https://somersetciderbrandy.com Is booking required? Some activities require booking Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary https://www.instagram.com/somersetciderbrandy/ https://www.facebook.com/ciderbrandy We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Bridie's Farm Porchestall Drove, Glastonbury, BA6 9RP About us Glastonbury Food & Regenerative Farming Centre at Bridie's Farm Our Vision is Remembering Our Place In Nature. Our Mission involves working sensitively with the eco-system, employing and promoting agroecological practices such as permaculture, natural agriculture and agro-forestry to restore the land and build new cultural narratives for how we should live in the world. We will provide opportunities for knowledge transfer, nature connection, improved mental wellbeing and reduction in food poverty, building a happier healthier and more connected community. Our key objectives are: Create a thriving restorative carbon retaining food economy. Restore and create habitats for wildlife and biodiversity. Develop a diverse range of educational, training and job opportunities. Increase local social inclusion for vulnerable and marginalised groups. We believe opportunities like these are needed everywhere if we are to shift to a society that truly values and safeguards the land and food for the benefit of everyone. https://bridiesfarm.org.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, A tour On Sunday 27th July you are welcome to drop-in to Bridie's Farm between 10am-2pm to meet the Project Lead for an informal introduction to the project. She will be available to answer any questions about the project's activities and the future plans. You will be able to walk the land and glean information about Bridie's Farm. You can also find out more about getting involved on our community Tuesday Volunteering Day. When? Ist weekend Midweek 2nd weekend Sun 27 Any other details? Drop-in: 10am-2pm / please contact the farm regarding volunteering Practicalities Porchestall Drove, Glastonbury, BA6 9RP info@bridiesfarm.org.uk Bridie's Farm Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary Bridie's Farm Bridie's Farm We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Wonky Horn Organic Meat Co Westcott Farm, Brompton Ralph, Taunton, TA4 2SF About us Wonky Horn Organic Meat Company is a family-run organic farm supplying only our own products bred and raised by us. Close to the edges of Exmoor and the Quantocks, our herds of Longhorn cattle, Exmoor Horn sheep, organic chickens and Large Black pigs are pasture fed and given space to roam. The results for our customers? Slow grown, carefully matured, organic grass-fed meat. www.wonkyhorn.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 We will be hosting a five-course feast in our stone barn at Wonky Horn, with 'chef adventurer' and explorer Mike Keen) of Eat Your Environment fame), who specialises in naturally produced and seasonal foods, marrying the simplicity and heritage of classic dishes and techniques with theatrical touches and modern techniques. We will be sourcing some of the finest Somerset ingredients to complement our own Wonky Horn cuts, all within a 30 mile radius. Check out the menu on our Facebook page or on the booking link below. When? Ist weekend Sat 19 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? • Date: Sat 19 July, 7pm-10:30pm • £70.00 + £1.75 booking fee • Buy tickets: https://tinyurl.com/WonkyHornJul19 Practicalities Westcott Farm, Brompton Ralph, Taunton, TA4 2SF info@wonkyhorn.co.uk 07870979207 www.wonkyhorn.co.uk Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? What 3 words : climate.useful.correctly https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054359028051&sk=about We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Tricky Cider Netherham Farm, Low Ham, Langport, TA10 9DR About us Tricky Cider is a craft cider producer using fruit from traditional Somerset orchards to produce a range of farmhouse and sparkling ciders. The key to our cider making approach lies in the heart of the Somerset Levels, an area still home to a goldmine of traditional cider apples. We aim to use and regenerate as many old orchards as we can in our area and promote the drinking of traditional farmhouse ciders! www.trickycider.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 We believe that real craft cider is not getting the recognition it deserves. Our cider is made only made from real cider apples we pick ourselves, never using concentrate and without additives or acids. We open ferment our cider using natural airborne yeasts and back-sweeten medium ciders with cane sugar, never artificial sweeteners. All our fruit ciders are made with our own homemade cordials including elderflower from the farm, and rhubarb from our generous rhubarb donors! Join us on Friday 25 July for an evening of cider and film. We'll start with a walk around the walled orchard, followed by cider tasting and then a film in the cider yard. When? Ist weekend Midweek 2nd weekend Fri 25 Any other details? 6pm-10pm Practicalities Netherham Farm, Low Ham, Langport, TA10 9DR info@trickycider.com 07840046363 www.trickycider.com Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary trickycider trickycider We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Glastonbury Markets The Town Hall/St Dunstan's Car Park, Magdalene St, Glastonbury BA6 9EL About us Glastonbury has two markets: Glastonbury Country Market, held inside the Town Hall, Glastonbury every Tuesday morning; and Glastonbury’s farmers market, known as the Charter Market because it was established in 1189 by Royal Charter. It is also held on Tuesdays, from 9am to 3pm, in the car park next to the Town Hall. 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 • Glastonbury Country Market is held inside the Town Hall every Tuesday morning from 9.30am to 12.25pm, with delicacies ranging from homemade jams and chutneys, to cakes and pies. • Glastonbury’s Charter Market, was originally established in 1189 by Royal Charter, and is one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in the UK. It is also Glastonbury's Farmers Market and sells a wide range of local goods, from fresh produce to handmade crafts and artisan products. This being Glastonbury, expect also to find some esoteric objects for sale such as deer antler hair decorations, Tarot cards and work by local artists. When? Ist weekend Midweek Tues 22 2nd weekend Any other details? Tuesdays, 9.30am to 12.25pm (Country Market) and 9am to 3pm (Charter Market) Practicalities The Town Hall/St Dunstan's Car Park, Magdalene St, Glastonbury BA6 9EL • www.facebook.com/GlastonburyCountryMarket • www.facebook.com/glastonburymarket/ Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary • www.facebook.com/GlastonburyCountryMarket • www.facebook.com/glastonburymarket/ We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Family Picnic – Wellington Longacre, Dobree Park, Wellington TA21 9RT About us Transition Town Wellington is a group of volunteers aiming to make our town more resilient in the face of climate change – to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, to help our natural environment and to increase food security and food sovereignty. One of our projects is to plant food-bearing plants, for example, herbs, nut or fruit trees and bushes, close to residents' houses for people to pick for free. https://ttw.org.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, Something else Join us on Saturday 26 July for a family picnic at our Longacre Community Garden, which runs alongside the railway line in Rockwell Green, from 11am-3pm. There will be tours of the site, free food to try showcasing the harvests that you can pick for free, a bioblitz to spot wildlife, and children’s activities. Bring the kids and a picnic, and enjoy this lovely space. When we took over the land in 2019, it was an area of largely overgrown brambles, nettles and fly-tipping. It is now a beautiful mix of wildflower meadows, wildlife areas, fruit trees and bushes, wetland areas and mown pathways. Also during the Food Trail festival week, we invite you to join our community gardening sessions held on the mornings of Friday 18 and Friday 25 @ Fox’s Field (a 8.5 acre area of open green space close to Tonedale Mill on the outskirts of Wellington) and Tuesday 22 at Longacre. We're a friendly bunch – come and meet us! When? Ist weekend Fri 18 Midweek Tues 22 2nd weekend Fri 25, Sat 26 Any other details? • Sat 26: Family picnic, @ Longacre from 11am-3pm • Community gardening sessions on Fri 18, Tues 22 and Fri 25 @ Fox's Field: all from 9am-12noon • For directions and more information visit www.ttw.org.uk/calendar Practicalities Longacre, Dobree Park, Wellington TA21 9RT https://ttw.org.uk Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Directions to Longacre: Dobree Park, TA21 9RT, or walking access via Greenway Road, TA21 9DE. Parking is very limited; please walk or cycle. If you have to drive, please park further away and walk to the gate. There is only one access. • GPS coordinates for Longacre: 50.974877, -3.250810 • What3words.com: ///grants.flexibly.tablets From the end of Greenway Road take the footpath to the bottom of Dobree Park. Turn right and you will see the gate. This is site 4 on the foraging map.‬ Directions for the gardening mornings are on www.ttw.org.uk/calendar. www.facebook.com/wellingtontransition/ We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Vegetables, compost, smallholding Yews Farm, East Street, Martock, TA12 6NF About us I have grown no-dig, organic vegetables for 40 years, using a bed system, growing everything from seed, most crops started in 40 year old modules. We have vegetables all year round, our diet follows the seasons, never a dull moment. We make as much compost as possible to keep the soil in good health, and we also make apple juice, cider and cider vinegar from an orchard of heritage varieties. We have hens too. None 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 me on Thursday 24 for a tour of the vegetable garden looking at each crop and discussing how best to grow them. I will share tips from my 40+ years experience growing vegetables the no-dig way for our own kitchen. We will also talk about looking after your soil, making compost, and the cider barn – and included are free apple juice and cider tastings. The tour is free but please book your place by emailing me (address below in Practicalities). When? Ist weekend Midweek Thurs 24 2nd weekend Any other details? 6pm start, free apple juice and cider tastings. Practicalities Yews Farm, East Street, Martock, TA12 6NF fergus.dowding@btinternet.com 07517034533 None Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary Fergus Dowding We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Somerton Country Market Parish Rooms, Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB About us Artisan producers of sweet and savoury goods, preserves, pickles and chutney. Seasonal vegetables, cheese, butter and eggs. Farm fresh meat, all locally produced. A selection of original craftwork. 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 Twice-monthly market showcasing homemade, artisan food and crafts, Somerten Country Market is held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. It used to be in the Unicorn Skittle Alley, West Street, but is currently at the Parish Rooms and also on the hard standing beside the library. When? Ist weekend Midweek 2nd weekend Sat 26 Any other details? Sat 26, 9am-12.30pm Practicalities Parish Rooms, Market Pl, Somerton TA11 7NB www.facebook.com/Scrumerton Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary www.facebook.com/Scrumerton We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next