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Find out which farmers' and food markets are taking place during the 2025 Somerset Food Trail this July. MARKETS SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 MARKETS The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. You can learn more about Somerset's farmers' and food markets below, where you can find some of the county's best niche food producers. And you'll often find a host of other goods to buy as well. NB: The markets that appear here are those that operate during the Food Trail festival period. However, we are currently expanding our list of markets to include others that may operate at other times. If you know of a market that we haven't included here, please do let us know . Bath Farmers' Market Chard Market Glastonbury Markets Minehead Farmers Market Somerton Country Market Wells Markets Bridgwater Castle Farmers Market Crewkerne Farmers Market Ilminster Town Market Nailsea Farmers Market Street Weekly Market Weston Independent Market Castle Cary Market Frome Weekly Market Langport Food & Drink Market Shepton Mallet Friday Market Taunton Markets Load more

The Somerset Food Trail is a farm-to-fork festival shining a spotlight on locally produced, sustainable food. The Food Festival sees farmers, growers and food producers, plus pubs and restaurants, open to the public at set times during the second half of July. THE PIG - near Bath Wraxall Vineyard The Pigpen THE PIG - near Bath 1/21 THE SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL FESTIVAL FRIDAY JULY 18 ~ SUNDAY JULY 27, 2025 The 2025 Somerset Food Trail Festival has now finished. For ten days between Friday July 18 and Sunday July 27, Somerset was a whirlwind of deliciousness! We had some incredible food adventures – from pop-up feasts in barns, glasshouses and meadows, to vineyard tours, cider orchard picnics and cheese tastings. Restaurants, pubs and cafes created special Food Trail menus and we explored new experiences, from beekeeping demonstrations to electric cycle food safaris. Above all, we celebrated the best, most sustainable, locally produced food that Somerset has to offer, and were granted a peek into some of the places that we don't often see. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, from our many visitors to our amazing nature-friendly farmers and artisan producers – and, of course, to the farm shops, restaurants and pubs that support them. Please continue to support local, sustainably produced food – and sign up to our newsletter, if you haven't already done so, to be notified when the next Food Trail is scheduled! IT'S A WRAP FOR 2025! THANK YOU TO YOU ALL! SIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST Many events on the Food Trail are free, but a few special events, such as the feasts, tastings or workshops, require you to buy tickets in advance. Participating pubs and restaurants celebrate local food with a special menu or tasting event. If in doubt, check with the venue before setting out. WHAT IS HAPPENING? NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS The ten-day Somerset Food Trail Festival 2025 has now finished but you can see highlights of what took place by clicking the newsletters below. Check out our final weekend highlights newsletter. First weekend highlights Midweek highlights Second weekend highlights EXPLORE ALL EVENTS NATURE-FRIENDLY FOOD LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE, DELICIOUS! The Somerset Food Trail Festival celebrates the best, most sustainably produced local food. It's the first of its kind: a countywide event focused specifically on our more nature-friendly farmers and artisan producers – the local food heroes who are leading the transition to a new era of regenerative, agroecological farming, to cut emissions, restore wildlife and produce better, tastier, more nourishing food. Thirty Mile Feast by On The Spoon at Shatwell Farm Photo by Matilda Temperley A FARM-TO-FORK SHO WCASE Based on the 'open studios' model of arts trails, the Somerset Food Trail Festival sees farmers, growers and food producers open their doors to the public at set times in July. From biodynamic vineyards to community-funded food forests; aquaponic market gardens to fermenters, foragers, smokeries, goat herders, bakeries: you name it, it’s here. And that’s before you get started on the cider and the cheese! This is a chance to get out and explore some of the country's most beautiful and bountiful landscapes: a feast for the senses! HOW THE FOOD TRAIL WORKS There is not one ‘Somerset Food Trail’. You choose the route yourself based on what catches your eye or whets your appetite. A good starting point is our interactive map , which will give you an overview of what's on, where. Venues open for set times during the festival, and opening times vary, so check out the venue listing and their website before heading out. The Food Trail Festival is mostly free for visitors, although some events have a modest fee, and there will be a charge for feasts, of course. Our aim is to showcase the range and richness of Somerset’s sustainable food scene, while highlighting the crucial role we can all play in creating a shift to more nature-friendly farming through our everyday food choices. INTRODUCING THE 30-MILE FEAST 'Feasts and tastings' are a central part of the Somerset Food Trail Festival as we celebrate the farms, landscapes, people and places behind Somerset’s most nature-friendly food and drink. Last time, we introduced the '30-Mile Feast Challenge' where most of the ingredients must be sourced from a 30-mile radius. It was a huge success with nearly 40 venues taking up the challenge. The 30-Mile Feast returns this year. It doesn't have to be fancy – a picnic in a field for families using delicious locally grown ingredients is also a feast. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Social media competition SOCIAL MEDIA COMPETITION LUNCH AT THE PIG-NEAR BATH We've got a great social media competition, courtesy of our sponsor, THE PIG-near Bath! THE PIG hotels love nothing more than creating ‘rustic, local recipes that make the most of what’s in season’, with the help of homegrown produce from their Kitchen Gardens – and ‘the best farmers,fishermen and foragers within 25 miles’ – so a perfect fit with the aims of the Food Trail! And now THE PIG-near Bath is offering a wonderful prize for our social media competition – a midweek three-course lunch for four people at THE PIG-near Bath PLUS a bottle of Minerva Bath Sparkling Wine to kick things off in style! Find out more , including terms and conditions. PRACTICALITIES FOLLOW THE FLAVOUR! SUSTAINABILITY ORGANISERS CONTACT US NEWSLETTERS "Somerset is an amazing, beautiful county, producing food that’s recognised around the world. I’m delighted to support the Somerset Food Trail as a way of encouraging people to ‘buy local’, find out more about how food is made, and learn what farmers are doing to protect and care for the environment.” MICHAEL EAVIS, Dairy farmer and founder of Glastonbury Festival Newsletter The Somerset Food Trail is organised by the Sustainable Food Somerset charity. Kindly sponsored by: Partnering with:

The diversity of Somerset’s artisan food scene is a testament to the incredible hard work, skill and ingenuity of its many food producers. Here are our favourite artisan food producers on this year's Somerset Food Trail. ARTISAN FOOD SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 Artisan Food The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. The diversity of Somerset’s artisan food scene is a testament to the incredible hard work, skill and ingenuity of its many food producers. Here are some of our favourite artisan food producers! 42 Acres Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Field Bakery & Mill at Gothelney Farm Higher Farm Alfredo’s Chapel Cross Tearoom Fika Somerset Little Bakery Langport Brazier Coffee Roasters Farm Shop, Somerset Godminster Longstraw Bakery MORE

Discover the participating venues in Somerset Food Trail 2025 2025 FOOD TRAIL VENUES FOLLOW THE FLAVOUR 2025 Food Trail Venues We are very excited about the quality and variety of venues and activities in this 2025 Somerset Food Trail festival. There's a huge range to explore – from goat herders, cider makers and dairy farmers to cheesemakers, pubs, vineyards, artisan bakers and vegetable growers. We've listed them below in alphabetical order. Some details are still being finalised so bear with us over the next week or so! However, for some activities, such as the 30-mile feasts, we do advise that you book early – these tend to sell out quickly. You can also search by type of venue or activity, or by what's on during the first weekend , midweek or the second weekend . You can also use our interactive map to plan your food adventures. 42 Acres Frome BA11 5HL 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 nutrient-dense food. As we restore health in our earth, we restore the worlds within ourselves. MORE Bath Farmers' Market Bath BA1 1JB Popular market held every Saturday, offering fresh, seasonal produce sold directly by the people who produce them. Founded in 1997, Bath Farmers' Market was the first in the UK. Most items come from within 40 miles of Bath and include organic and non-organic vegetables, freshly baked bread, award winning local cheeses and more. MORE Brazier Coffee Roasters Wellington TA21 0AW We source and roast the finest speciality coffee beans from some of the hardest-to-reach places around the world. Discover our signature blends, distinctive single origins, and certified organic coffee, carefully roasted by our expert team in Wellington. Visit our café, bakery, restaurant and roastery for world class coffee and delicious food. MORE Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Burrow Hill, Martock TA12 6BU 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 35 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. MORE Chapel Cross Tearoom near Yeovil BA22 7ET Chapel Cross Tearoom is 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. MORE ARK at Egwood CIC Merriott TA16 5QN Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) is a land-based day provision, supporting people of all ages and varying needs to improve their social connections, confidence and overall wellbeing. We help people to be actively, consistently, and meaningfully engaged in their own lives regardless of their support needs. MORE Bishop's Palace Community Garden Wells BA5 2PD 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! MORE Bridgwater Castle Farmers Market Bridgwater TA5 1RN The monthly farmers market in Bridgwater was becoming so successful that it is now weekly. The renamed Bridgwater Castle Market takes place every Friday between 9am and 2pm in Fore Street. MORE Castle Cary Market Castle Cary BA7 7AH One of Somerset's prettiest market towns, Castle Cary is a small town with a big heart. It has a weekly Tuesday market and thriving vintage event once a month. MORE Chard Market Chard TA20 1PP 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. MORE Alfredo’s Somerton TA11 7NB We are a beautiful restaurant in the heart of Somerton serving you a taste of Italy, made from the finest local ingredients. Expect everything you love about Italian food – with a pinch of Somerset. We use as much local produce as possible and cook with Italian inspiration. All this with a beautiful Bakery and deli! MORE Blue Lias Catering Glastonbury BA6 8TU I am an omnivorous retreat chef and baker with a strong focus on sustainability. I strive to use higher welfare, responsibly sourced, local meat, fish, organic flours. I am a sourdough geek and run workshops on this incredible, ancient and healthy form of bread making. Join me on a course to make a 100 % sourdough rye loaf. MORE Bridie's Farm Glastonbury BA6 9RP Glastonbury Food & Regenerative Farming Centre at Bridie's Farm – our vision is Remembering Our Place In Nature. On Sunday 27th July, come and visit Bridie's Farm between 10am-2pm to meet the Project Lead for an informal introduction to the project. MORE Cedrics Crewkerne TA18 8NR Cedrics is the home of the original Somerset Cider and Apple Cake and has been a family run business since 1957. 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. MORE Charles Dowding's Garden Tour Alhampton, Shepton Mallet BA4 6PZ Charles Dowding's market garden produces mixed salad leaf bags which are sold to local pubs, restaurants and shops. The garden is also a teaching garden and Charles holds many course days to educate gardeners on the no dig methods. The garden is also his inspiration for the many books he has written and for his YouTube channel, hugely popular with 700,000 plus subscribers. MORE Load more

Discover the restaurants, cafes, pubs and eateries that are supporting locally produced, sustainable food. The Somerset Food Trail celebrates the farmers and food producers that are protecting biodiversity, animal welfare and the landscape. CAFES, RESTAURANTS, PUBS & EATERIES SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 Cafés, restaurants, pubs & eateries The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. You can learn more about our fantastic pubs, cafés, restaurants and eateries who value the best of local, sustainable – and delicious – food. Here are some of our favourite places to eat! Bon appetit! Alfredo’s Combe Head House Higher Farm Olive Kitchen & Bar Roadwater Community Shop and Cafe Brazier Coffee Roasters Da Costa Kimbers Farm Shop Pitney Farm Cafe Root Chapel Cross Tearoom Fika Somerset Kingsbury Episcopi Shop & Cafe Queen of Cups Load more

Farmers and growers will open their doors to the public during the Somerset Food Trail. Come and see what it takes to produce the most delicious food while also protecting biodiversity, animal welfare and the landscape. FARMERS & GROWERS SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 Farmers & Growers The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. The Food Trail is a rare opportunity to step inside the farm gate and take a closer look at farms, smallholdings and market gardens that are opening during the Festival. This category also includes small-scale community growers. 42 Acres Combe Head House Fenny Castle Vineyard Harry's Cider Saturday Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Dowding's Field Bakery & Mill at Gothelney Farm Higher Farm Charles Dowding's Garden Tour Farm Shop, Somerset Godminster Horner Farm Load more

Discover Somerset's artisan drink producers. Somerset is best known for its cider and we have some wonderful wine and beer producers. We celebrate the vineyards, brewery and cider makers who are producing outstanding drinks while protecting biodiversity and the landscape. ARTISAN DRINKS SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 Artisan Drinks The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. When it comes to artisan drinks, Somerset is a hotbed of activity. It is the spiritual home of British cider and home to 15 vineyards. And then there's all the craft beer and ale... Cheers! Brazier Coffee Roasters Fenny Castle Vineyard Mowbarton Estate vineyard Smith and Evans Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Harry's Cider Saturday On The Spoon @ Burrow Hill Somerset Spirit Co Dowding's Limeburn Hill Vineyard Saddle Goose The Community Farm Load more

Find out which events in the 2025 Somerset Food Trail this July are particularly family friendly. FAMILY SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 Family The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. You can learn more about the family friendly events on the Somerset Food Trail. Some events are specifically designed for families, such as family picnics. Other events are taking place in locations that have animals or beautiful outdoor spaces for children to play. Bridie's Farm Combe Head House Field Bakery & Mill at Gothelney Farm Great Mead Family Feast Picnic Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Dowding's Fika Somerset Paddington Farm Trust Chapel Cross Tearoom Family Picnic – Wellington Frome Field 2 Fork CIC Pop-up Pantry & Potting Shed Load more

Our 30-mile Feast challenge invites Somerset Food Trail venues to provide a feast where most of the food provided is sourced from a 30 mile radius. Check out the fabulous feasts we've got for you this year! 30-MILE FEASTS SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 30-mile feasts The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. You can learn more about the venues that took part in our Thirty-Mile Feast challenge, where most of the food is sourced from a 30-mile radius. Alfredo’s Great Mead Family Feast Picnic Lower Hewood Farm On The Spoon @ Burrow Hill The Middlewick Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Higher Farm Meadow 30-mile Feast Paddington Farm Trust The Old Dairy Café Frome Field 2 Fork CIC Horner Farm Olive Kitchen & Bar The Heritage Cure The Slow Farming Company Load more

There's a huge variety of events and experiences available during the Somerset Food Trail Festival, from farm tours to 30-mile feasts, from cheese and wine tastings to picnics and open days. Check them out! EVENTS & EXPERIENCES SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 Events & Experiences The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. You can learn more about the special events and experiences that took place during the Food Trail, from family picnics to tastings, and from farm or vineyard tours to cider, wine and cheese bike tours. 42 Acres Brazier Coffee Roasters Cheese, Cider & Wine Bike Tours Film Screening: One Last Farm Godminster ARK at Egwood CIC Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Combe Head House Frome Field 2 Fork CIC Great Mead Family Feast Picnic Blue Lias Catering Charles Dowding's Garden Tour Family Picnic – Wellington GOOD: Stories in Food Harry's Cider Saturday Load more

Somerset has some wonderful farm and food shops showcasing the best locally produced artisan food and drinks. Check out these examples which will be open during the Somerset Food Trail this July. FARM / FOOD SHOPS SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 Farm / Food shops The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. Here we celebrate the food and farm shops that support our local farmers, food producers and artisans. Buying direct from them means fewer food miles and puts more money into local pockets. Burrow Hill Cider & The Somerset Distillery Godminster Kingsbury Episcopi Shop & Cafe Lower Hewood Farm Farm Shop, Somerset Harry's Cider Saturday Lesser Litter Meadow 30-mile Feast Field Bakery & Mill at Gothelney Farm Kimbers Farm Shop Longstraw Bakery Nature's Pantry Load more

Somerset has some wonderful community food and community growing enterprises. Check out the best of them during the Somerset Food Trail this July. COMMUNITY GROWERS SOMERSET FOOD TRAIL 2025 Community growing initiatives The 2025 Somerset Food Trail has now finished. You can learn more about how Somerset is home to a keen bunch of community growers – from allotment owners to kitchen gardeners, as well as a host of people growing veg for their own or other people's health, healing and delight. Here are some of them. ARK at Egwood CIC Combe Head House Paddington Farm Trust The People's Picnic Party Bishop's Palace Community Garden Family Picnic – Wellington Pop-up Pantry & Potting Shed Vallis Farm Bridie's Farm Frome Field 2 Fork CIC The Community Farm Wedmore Village Farm Load more