Somerset cider tasting
Somerset
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- Updated October 2026
What to expect
Somerset is the heartland of English cider, with orchards, farms and small producers across the Levels and the Mendip Hills. Many cider farms offer free tastings and sell cider and apple brandy direct, and some run tours and orchard walks. Autumn is the busy pressing season, and spring blossom makes the orchards beautiful.
Tips before you go
- Try different styles, from sweet to dry and from still to sparkling.
- Use a designated driver, because tastings can add up.
- Combine with Glastonbury, Wells or Cheddar.
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Where to base yourself
A hilltop tower, abbey ruins and centuries of myth in the Somerset Levels
A weekend in WellsSomersetA tiny cathedral city with a moat, swans and a medieval street
What to pack
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Frequently asked questions
Is cider the same as scrumpy?
Scrumpy is a traditional, often rougher farmhouse cider from the West Country, and is usually stronger and less filtered.
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices, opening times and conditions change, so check with the provider before you go. Report an error or share a tip.