Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival


Saturday 27 September 2025

Join us at Wells Cathedral for a flavour-filled celebration of two West Country favourites – cider and cheese!

Whether you’re a seasoned cider connoisseur, a dedicated cheese lover or just curious to try something new, this is a fantastic opportunity to savour the best that Somerset has to offer.

About the Festival

Enjoy a relaxed and lively afternoon in this iconic setting as you sample a wide range of local ciders and cheeses, discover new favourites and soak up the atmosphere with live music and great company.

The Festival is scheduled to start at 12.00 p.m. and run until 9.00 p.m. the same evening. Alongside stands from local cider and cheese producers, there will be a range of soft drink and food stalls.

Tickets are available now – £17.50 for adults and £12.50 for under 18s, and include access to all events on the day, two 1/2 pt drink tokens, and a commemorative glass to use on the day and take home. Additional tokens may be purchased for £2.50 each.

More details, including musical highlights, to follow!

What to expect:

  • A variety of West Country ciders to taste.
  • Delicious cheeses from local producers.
  • Live music to set the mood.
  • A fun, welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

Don’t miss this perfect pairing of Somerset flavours. Come along, bring your friends and support local producers in one of the most beautiful and historic spots in the region – we’ll see you there!

#oohaarh!

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Meet the Makers

Somerset’s finest cider and cheese makers are already busy preparing to tempt you, including:

Cider Makers:

Bray’s Cider
Burrow Hill Cider
Dowding’s
Glastonbury Abbey
Harry’s Cider Company
Honey’s Cider
Porlock Cider
Rich’s Cider
Sandford Orchards
Sheppy’s Cider Farm
Thatchers
Tricky Cider
Wilkins Cider
Wookey Brewing, Jacks Cider
The Newt in Somerset
Wise Bartender

Cheese Makers:

Barber’s
Bath Soft Cheese
Glastonbury Cheeses
Lye Cross Farm
Wookey Hole Cheese
The Newt in Somerset

Plus even more food and drinks to explore, with cocktails and gin from Still Sisters, wines from Canned Wine Co. and non-alcoholic options from Wise Bartender.

Our own Loft Café will also be joining in with a special menu of suitably cheesy treats including cheese straws, scones and ploughmans using local Lye Cross Farm Cheese.

Our Sponsors

Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival 2025 has been made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:

Welcome Sponsor:

Food Sponsor:

Music Stage Sponsor:

Barrel Sponsors:

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