
Higher Farm
Higher Farm, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QF
About us
Higher Farm is an ambitious new regenerative food and farming project in Castle Cary, Somerset. We use natural growing methods to create healthy ecosystems with rich, living soil, striving to grow the most delicious food for your plate. Onsite there’s a restaurant, café, and bar serving hyper-seasonal dishes, plus farm tours and "farmtivities" that invite visitors to reconnect with the land and the food on their plates.
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
We've got two fantastic events planned during the Food Trail.
On Friday 18, join Higher Farm for a summer feast, hosted by Margot Henderson and Nye Smith from The Three Horseshoes. Starting at 6pm, you’ll start with a drink and garden snacks while taking in the view of Glastonbury Tor. You'll then be taken on a guided tour of the farm to see where your dinner’s been growing, with a few foraged snacks along the way, then sit down for a family-style feast cooked by Margot and Nye. Expect sharing plates, seasonal flavours, and ingredients straight from the farm, as well as local foragers and gamekeepers. There’ll be great wine, local beer and garden cocktails too. Tickets are £75 per person.
On Saturday 19, join a 1.5-hour guided walk (11am-12.30pm) through our agroforestry farm, led by our founder Matteo. Explore the market garden, orchard, polytunnels, mushroom hub and more. Get hands-on planting seeds, tasting produce, and feeding animals. Finish with coffee or lunch at our farm restaurant — and a lake dip if you fancy! Lunch is not included as part of the tour and booking at The Farm Caff is recommended!
We're delighted to announce that our Farm Caff is now in both the Good Food Guide and the Michelin Guide. Check out our Facebook page for links.
When?
Ist weekend
Fri 18, Sat 19
Midweek
2nd weekend
Any other details?
• Fri 18: Margot's Feast – £75.
• 6pm-11pm
• Book via www.higher-farm.co.uk/store/p/margot-henderson-summer-feast
• Sat 19: Tour – £12 per person
• 11am-12.30pm
• Limited spaces available: Book: www.higher-farm.co.uk/store/p/somerset-food-trail-farm-tour
Opening Hours:
• Wed - Sun, 9am - 9pm
• Plan your visit and check out our bar and restaurant opening times here: www.higher-farm.co.uk/whats-on
Practicalities
Is booking required?
No
Is there a charge?
Yes
Any directions needed?
Not necessary
We look forward to seeing you!

