Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival 2026

The West Country is rightly renowned for its excellent cheese and cider, thanks to the local experts who have made taste their trade. Now you can support these local producers and try a wide range of the finest flavours in the region, at the Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival 2026!

After a hugely successful Cider & Cheese Festival 2025, we’re back with an even bigger selection of tasty treats at Wells Cathedral, on Saturday 26 September.

Whether you’re serious about your cider and a seasoned cheese connoisseur, or looking to sample the delectable delights of the South West for the first time, there will be plenty for your tastebuds to enjoy. As well as cider, there will be many alternatives to try too, including local gins, vodkas and rum, and unique, non-alcoholic options as well.

From 12 noon to 9pm you can explore a vast range of ciders and cheeses with many delicacies to choose from. Some of the delicious cheese brands available include Barber’s Farmhouse Cheesemakers, The Bath Soft Cheese Co and Glastonbury Cheese, with tantalising chutneys from the likes of Bramble and Spice, and thirst-quenching ciders from Honey’s Cider, Issac Cider, Rich’s Cider and Bristol Cider company.

Throughout the day there will be live music from an exciting line up of bands and performers including Lipinski, Irie Fire, Boots Stompin’ Country and Alphajay. Plus entertainment for the kids from Wookey Hole Caves, and giant garden games, making this a perfect event for all ages.

All tickets come with a Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival glass to take home and keep, a full event programme with tasting notes, plus full Cathedral access with the freedom to come, go and explore throughout the day.

And it’s all for a great cause. Profits from this event will be used to support the charitable work of Wells Cathedral, helping to ensure that this awe-inspiring piece of Somerset heritage can be here for everyone, for generations to come.

 

Ticket price includes:

• Admission into the amazing Wells Cathedral, with the freedom to come and go from 12 noon until 9pm.
• Live music performances throughout the day.
• Kids entertainment from Wookey Hole Caves, with giant garden games and bouncy castle.
• A Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival glass to take home and keep.
• Event programme with tasting notes.

See you there!

 

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Showcase Your Cider and Cheese at Wells Cathedral!

If you produce cider or cheese, and you’re based in the West Country, we’d love to hear from you!
To find out more about bringing your produce to the Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival, simply email:
events@wellscathedral.org.uk

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