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< Back Wedmore Village Farm Plud St, Wedmore, BS28 4BH About us Wedmore Village Farm is a small agroecological community farm, and multi functional community space in the village of Wedmore. The farm boasts a veg bag scheme, a flower farm, Food Bank Market Garden, community sauna, small campsite and education facility sponsored by Charlie Bighams to support our education & outreach programme. www.wedmorevillagefarm.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 Join us at Wedmore Village Farm, an innovative community farm in the historic village of Wedmore. You will be able to wonder the site at your leisure, and experience agroecological food production at a sustainable size, along with our Food Bank Market Garden where staff & volunteers grow & deliver free food to local food banks. We have a community sauna, and tea and coffee facilities should you wish to have an even more leisurely visit. When? Ist weekend Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? Our wood fired sauna & refreshments will only be available from Monday to Thursday. The sauna needs to be pre-booked to ensure availability. Practicalities Plud St, Wedmore, BS28 4BH hello@wedmorevillagefarm.co.uk 07519803529 www.wedmorevillagefarm.co.uk Is booking required? Not sure Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Not necessary Wedmorevillagefarm Wedmorevillagefarm We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back GOOD: Stories in Food 13 Malvern Court, Bristol, BS5 8JP About us GOOD: Stories in Food is a Bristol-based organisation that aims to captivate and inspire food enthusiasts by showcasing the stories of ethical and sustainable producers, restaurants, retailers and projects. We achieve this through food and drink tours, video content production, corporate experience and hosting live events. www.goodstoriesinfood.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 Flavours of the West Country Food & Drink Day Tour - Lunch at The Pony, tour Yeo Valley’s organic gardens, tour & tasting at Cheddar producer, drink at a quirky cider barn. • Sat 19 July: £125 including transport Somerset Cider & Cheese Afternoon Tour - Tour & cider tasting at Wilding Cider & Wild West Cider, cheese pairing at both venues from Homewood Cheeses & The Cheese Connection. • Sun 20 July: £85 including transport When? Ist weekend Sat 19, Sun 20 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? Email Florence (below) to book. Details such as timings and directions will be provided on booking Practicalities 13 Malvern Court, Bristol, BS5 8JP florence@goodstoriesinfood.com 07881581841 www.goodstoriesinfood.com Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Details and directions will be provided on booking good.storiesinfood good.storiesinfood We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Great Mead Family Feast Picnic Great Mead, Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL About us Great Mead is a pilot project in the heart of Chard, aiming to transform 6.4 acres of underused land into a welcoming place for everyone to enjoy. We're creating a vibrant community space filled with creative, wellbeing and nature-based activities and fun events. It’s all about bringing people together: connecting with the land, with each other, and exploring new ways to build a safe, inclusive, and beautiful space for everyone to enjoy. www.greatmead.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, Something else, A tour Join us for a Family Feast Picnic on Sunday 20 July at Great Mead, Chard! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon surrounded by nature: magnificent trees, local wildlife, and a peaceful stream. There’ll be guided walks, offering you the chance to explore this beautiful spot, and live music from Oconee Bell. Unique on the West Country music scene, they perform an entertaining, toe-tapping mix of transatlantic music that draws upon a variety of influences including Americana, folk, and bluegrass. Bring your own picnic and – in true “30-mile Feast” style – try to include at least one item produced from within 30 miles of your home. You’ll even have a chance to share your picnic story and give a shoutout to our local food producers. This is your invitation to slow down, connect with others, and enjoy good food in a stunning natural setting. Let’s celebrate local flavours and community spirit together at Great Mead. When? Ist weekend Sun 20 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? • 12noon to 3pm • Bring your own picnic and something to sit on! • https://what3words.com/outs.driver.lawn Practicalities Great Mead, Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL cultivate@takeart.org www.greatmead.org Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? The Great Mead site is conveniently located within easy walking distance of Chard town centre and is adjoined to the town’s secondary school, Holyrood Academy, and the residential area, Glynswood. If you’re driving, go almost to the end of Zembard Lane. Just before you reach Holyrood Academy, take the lane on the left which leads to a carpark. Great Mead is just ahead of you. Great Mead Great Mead We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Vallis Farm Vallis Farm, Elm Lane, Egford, Frome, BA11 3JQ About us Vallis Farm is a working market garden in Somerset, walking distance from Frome. With a dedication to biodiversity, food sovereignty, creativity and wellness, the farm offers a veg box scheme, regular workshops & seasonal supper clubs as well as off-grid shepherd's huts and a wild swimming pool. www.vallisfarm.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 Celebrate summer at Vallis Farm’s Summer Fete on Sunday 20. Expect local produce, a sizzling BBQ, stalls, crafts, face painting, storytelling, and live entertainment. Try out our new Wild Swimming Pool and Sauna, join a comedy garden tour, or relax with a locally sourced picnic on our lawns. A perfect family day out. When? Ist weekend Sun 20 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? Sunday 20, 10am - 3pm Practicalities Vallis Farm, Elm Lane, Egford, Frome, BA11 3JQ vicky@vallisfarm.co.uk www.vallisfarm.co.uk/ Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Not necessary vallis_farm Vallis Farm We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Bishop's Palace Community Garden The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, BA5 2PD About us The Bishop's Palace and Gardens has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and is surrounded by 14 acres of gardens including a productive Community Garden. Here we grow vegetables, fruit and flowers and host a range of community garden groups. Come and find out what we do! www.bishopspalace.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 Find out more about what we grow and the groups we support in our Community Garden on an informal, free tour with Community Gardener Jo on Monday 21. To enjoy full access to the rest of the Bishop's Palace & Gardens you will need to buy an admission ticket although this is not essential to attend the tour. When? Ist weekend Midweek Mon 21 2nd weekend Any other details? 10.30am Practicalities The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, BA5 2PD info@bishopspalace.org.uk 01749 988111 www.bishopspalace.org.uk Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary bishopspalacegrows We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Kingsbury Episcopi Shop & Cafe Recreation Ground, Thorney Rd, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, TA12 6BG About us Community owned and run, our shop and cafe provide a vital local service in this glorious part of Somerset, supporting local growers and producers year-round. Come in for a snack or light lunch or pick up fresh bread, veg, cheese, cold drinks, ice creams, local cider and all your household needs. Kingsburycommunitycentre.co.uk/shop 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 We serve great coffee, cakes, sandwiches, hot snacks and much more. Our outside eating area has spaces for dog walkers, the patio and cafe overlook the recreation ground and kids' play area, and we are a great venue for cyclists. Dogs are welcome to join their humans at the tables by the car park but not on the patio or recreation ground, please. Oh, and we have a volunteer-run Post Office where you can send parcels, withdraw and deposit cash and deposit cheques. Handy! 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? Shop hours: • Monday-Friday 8.30-6pm; • Saturday 8.30-3pm; • Sunday 9-12noon. Cafe hours: • Monday 12-2pm • Tuesday-Saturday 10am-2pm • Sunday 10am-12noon • Last orders half an hour before kitchen closes. Post Office: • Monday-Saturday 8.30-3pm. Practicalities Recreation Ground, Thorney Rd, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, TA12 6BG kingsburyshop@gmail.com 01935 824159 Kingsburycommunitycentre.co.uk/shop Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Our cafe is situated by the Community Centre and Recreation Ground. Kingsbury Community Shop & Cafe We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back 42 Acres 42 Acres, Frome, BA11 5HL About us 42 Acres is a regenerative estate, nature reserve & wellbeing retreat centre. We’re exploring ways to take care of, and live in conversation with, our sacred world. Our vision is to live in harmony with nature, self and others. We work with nature not against it. We grow, forage and wild-tend foods to create wholesome, nutrient-dense food. As we restore health in our earth, we restore the worlds within ourselves. www.42acres.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 tour Our ‘Soil-to-Gut’ Food Philosophy reflects our belief that as we restore microbiomes in our soils, we restore microbiomes in our guts. In this way, our land and food practices create a bridge between personal and planetary health. During the Food Trail, we are offering a range of free and charged-for activities: – The Happy Pear Revitalising Plant-Powered Retreat (Fri 25 - Sun 27 July – charged) – Founders Tour (Fri 18 July – free) – Foundations of Foraging (charged) – Slow Sunday: fire cooked forest feast with wild swimming and wood-fired sauna (charged) Book via the website: www.42acres.com/retreats-and-events Visitors are also welcome to explore our 173 acres of wild spaces – ancient woodland, rewilded meadows, a seven-acre lake, and our pioneering nature restoration projects. When? Ist weekend Fri 18, Sun 20 Midweek Mon 21 2nd weekend Fri 25, Sat 26, Sun 27 Any other details? Times provided upon booking Practicalities 42 Acres, Frome, BA11 5HL info@42acres.com 07511209876 www.42acres.com Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? https://www.42acres.com/getting-here/ 42acresretreat 42acres We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back The Acorn Somerset 8-10 Church Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HE About us The Acorn is a cafe/bistro with a small deli. We believe in simple, quality food and drink and love to celebrate the great local produce which surrounds us in the Westcountry. During the daytime, we serve brunch, lunch and homemade cakes. On Friday evenings we operate a Modern British menu which changes monthly to ensure seasonality; we also run monthly events including themed Supper Clubs and wine tastings. www.theacornsomerset.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 We are holding two special Friday night events during the Food Trail festival: • On Friday 18, from 6pm, we have an 'Iberian x Westcountry Supper Club' - a six-course tasting menu centred around the flavours of Spain and Portugal using Westcountry produce. • On Friday 25, from 7pm, we are hosting a 'Local Cider & Cheese Pairing' event. Tickets for these are to be booked in advance - just pop us an email! : And, of course, we are open throughout the festival as usual on Mondays to Saturdays (9am-3:30pm) and on Sundays (10am-3:30pm Sun). When? Ist weekend Fri 18 Midweek 2nd weekend Fri 25 Any other details? • Fri 18, 6pm: 'Iberian x Westcountry Supper Club' (6-course tasting menu) • Fri 25, 7pm: Local Cider & Cheese pairing event Practicalities 8-10 Church Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HE theacorncafe@hotmail.com 07745803599 www.theacornsomerset.co.uk Is booking required? Yes Is there a charge? Yes Any directions needed? Directly opposite the doors of St John's Church! theacorn_ The Acorn Somerset We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Shepton Mallet Friday Market Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ About us A Farmers Market held every Friday from 8:30am to 1pm, with a range of stalls including artisan cheeses; fruit and veg; pies, sausage rolls and meats; seafood; cheesecakes; and much more. 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 Dating back to 1318, Shepton Mallet’s Friday Market is as much a social occasion as it is a chance to purchase fresh food, local crafts, seasonal goods as well as all your essentials. There is a one hour free parking off Great Ostry Street and Paul Street, which have easy access to the Market Place. When? Ist weekend Fri 18 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? Every Friday - 8.30am to 1pm Practicalities Market Place, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AZ www.facebook.com/sheptonfridaymarket/ Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary www.facebook.com/sheptonfridaymarket/ We look forward to seeing you! Previous Next

< Back Nailsea Farmers Market High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AH About us A monthly celebration of farming, food & drink producers, and crafts people, plus the involvement of the wider Nailsea community with lots of local participation. This is the biggest Somerset Farmers Market and fills the High Street, which is closed to vehicles for the market. 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 Held on the third Saturday of the month, there is masses of choice at this, the biggest Somerset Farmers Market, including a specialist flower stall, organic vegetables and numerous meat stalls including venison, plus a selection of designer makers with woodwork, textiles ,knitted items and jewellery. A new seated area mid way allows shoppers to soak up the atmosphere while sipping great coffee. When? Ist weekend Sat 19 Midweek 2nd weekend Any other details? 9am – 1pm Practicalities High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AH www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk/markets/nailsea/ Is booking required? No Is there a charge? No Any directions needed? Not necessary SomersetFarmersMarkets 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