The best of the West Country
Taste the best of West Country at the first ever Wells Cathedral Cider & Cheese Festival – a curated tasting journey for cider lovers, cheese connoisseurs, and anyone passionate about locally-crafted produce.
Exceptional ciders
Meet local cider makers and sample offerings including Bray’s, Burrow Hill, Dowding’s, Glastonbury Abbey, Harry’s, Honey’s, Porlock, Rich’s, Sandford Orchards, Sheppy’s, Thatchers, Tricky, Jacks and Wilkins.
Beyond the orchard
Expand your tasting adventure Wells Cathedral’s own Dean Turner’s Gin plus artisan gins from Still Sisters, as well as wines from Canned Wine Co., and creative mocktails and alcohol-free mixes from Wise Bartender.
Artisan cheese makers
Cheese connoisseurs can indulge in West Country specialties including artisan produce from Barber’s, The Bath Soft Cheese Company, Glastonbury Cheeses, Lye Cross Farm, The Newt in Somerset and Wookey Hole Cheddar.
Live music in an iconic venue
Alongside the food and drink tasting, there’s a guaranteed great atmosphere in the awe-inspiring nave of Wells Cathedral, with a fun-filled programme of live music from Somerset-based performers including The Mangledwurzels, PRP Contemporary Voices, and Jukebox Banned.
Tickets cost £17.50 for adults, £12.50 for under 18s, and children under 3 come in for free. Price includes:
- Admission into Wells Cathedral (normally £15)
- Live music
- Two half-pint drink tokens
- Event programme booklet with tasting notes
- Commemorative glass to take home.
Whether you are a seasoned gastronome or simply curious to explore Somerset’s finest, this is an unmissable celebration of craftsmanship, flavour, and community – all in one of this country’s most iconic settings.
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Meet the Makers
The West Country’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
Showerings
Thatchers
Tricky Cider
Wilkins Cider
Wookey Brewing, Jacks Cider
The Newt in Somerset
Wise Bartender
Cheese Makers:
Barber’s
Bath Soft Cheese
Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
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:
Core Sponsor:
Music Stage Sponsor:
Barrel Sponsors:
