Top Things to do in Somerset
What to do and see in Somerset, England: The Best Farms
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including Aldwick Estate, Wilkins Cider Farm, Hecks Farmhouse Cider, Bere Cider Company, Cary Alpacas, The Owlery at West of England Falconry, Stoke Wood Alpacas, Patou Alpacas, Yeo Valley Organic Garden (NEW 2 hourly Slots), Chew Valley Animal Park.
Restaurants in Somerset
1. Aldwick Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Aldwick Estate is a venue that specialises in vineyard tours, weddings and other events. The facilities include two beautiful barns and licensed bar, hidden away in the Mendip Countryside, yet only 20 minutes from Bristol City Centre. Vineyard Tour & Tasting experiences are available April to October, usually on Wednesdays and Sundays. Pre-booking is required. There is a well appointed apartment with kitchenette, as well as 3 double rooms and a family room for guests to stay.
Reviewed By Jannywoggles
Our family gifted us a tour and meal voucher for a Xmas present in 2019. The rain was atrocious today(typical UK weather ????) however Howard , Carole and their family made us so welcome it brightened up a rainy autumn day.The presentation and wine tasting was enjoyable and our indoor picnic was delicious.Looking forward to visiting again in the sunshine ????
2. Wilkins Cider Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By Lightchaser62 - Hexham, United Kingdom
Been a while to leave this review - as don’t do many. But the visit to your farm was the highlight of my south west holiday. To be greeted (just after breakfast nearby) with a freshly poured glass of serious cider was amazing. I loved the real working farm and the openness to answer any questions! It so inspired me that this summer i built myself an apple press and have gathered over a tonne of surplus local apples and have now passed the 500 litres of juice mark - with loads still to do. Hence that is why I can say the visit was inspirational!!!
3. Hecks Farmhouse Cider
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By jivac2014 - Ubud, Indonesia
I visit Glastonbury every year and this is one of my main pit stops My favorite apple juice in the world and though I love their apple cider - I have fallen in love with their Pear cider a must try -
4. Bere Cider Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 77 reviews
We are craft cidermakers, trading from our working farm just outside of Langport. You will be made most welcome to visit us at the "shack"where you you can simply come and sit down for a drink or two from our fully stocked bar with something for everyone. If you are unable to stay for a while, we have a shop where you are able to sample and buy from our Range of Award Winning Ciders, Apple Juice, Cider Vingear, Locally made Jams, Marmalade, Chutney, Honey, Various Cheeses, Eggs and other seasonal produce. We have recently opened a cafe/bar which serves delicious home made cakes, bacon baps and coffee daily from 10am and delicious lunches including cheese or ham ploughman’s or panini’s, we have a fully licensed bar which is open daily also.
Reviewed By smunfao - Croydon, United Kingdom
During our trip to Somerset we decided to visit a cider manufacturer and this one topped the reviews and now we know why. Jim and his lovely wife were most welcoming and we were told the history of Bere Cider. We sampled their products which is like the cider I remember before the modern stuff was pumped out into the pubs and supermarkets! They also sell cheese, butter and other grocery bits. They have tables outside where we safely enjoyed a bottle of cider in the sun. A great place to visit if you are in the area and no need to book.
5. Cary Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 140 reviews
COVID-19 PANDEMIC Your party will be the only persons taking part in the experience. You will be asked to confirm freedom from Covid symptoms on arrival. A bio-security foot mat must be used prior to entering the paddock. Hand gel will be applied prior to entry at the paddock gate. There will be other hand gels available to use throughout. You do not have to use masks or gloves but should you wish that will not be a problem. Your name and a means of contact must be given to allow us to track/trace should the need arise. The NHS App is available to use on site. These cute animals are intelligent, inquisitive and relaxing to be with. For centuries alpacas have been farmed for their desirable fleeces. They are also kept as pets and to protect livestock. Visit Cary Alpacas for a 2-hour experience giving you the opportunity to visit their home, learn about their needs and to join them on their walk. Don't forget to bring your camera! ALL VISITS MUST BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Reviewed By Baladog - Surrey, United Kingdom
We enjoyed our alpaca experience very much.Kim explained all about the alpacas and how to walk with them she clearly loves them and they are very well cared for ,Kim was happy to answer any question ,they are very interesting beautiful animals ,the walk is at alpaca speed slow as they like to stop and eat ,my one leo decided to lay down and rub itself on the grass I thought he had fallen over but he soon go up and we were on our way ,My husbands one was called lightning she was very chilled until she knew she was almost home then she wanted to lead the way back ,we had a great morning thank you very much Kim and we would definitely recommend this experience.
6. The Owlery at West of England Falconry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
We offer exclusive Owl Flying experiences, art and photography sessions, birthday parties and more. Please see our website for booking information.
7. Stoke Wood Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By harrisdl1
Steve and Sally were fantastic hosts during our family alpaca walking experience today (25 August 2020). We have spent the morning with all the alpacas and my girls loved it saying “it was the best experience ever!” Would highly recommend a visit to see the alpacas. The refreshments afterwards and homemade cakes capped off a perfect morning. It’s a thumbs up and five stars from us! ????????????????????.
8. Patou Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
How about a gentle stroll around our alpaca farm, meet the alpacas up close and enjoy their calm and relaxing presence? With 14 babies on the ground so far there are plenty of inquisitive little fluffballs to see. Follow your walk with a picnic at the 'Alpaca Viewpoint'. For full details and how to book please visit our website: www.patoualpacas.co.uk
Reviewed By Bailey_EDB - Staines, United Kingdom
A truly wonderful experience, Mark and Sue were very knowledgeable hosts and exceptionally welcoming. The alpacas are amazing, we both had never seen any before and loved all the cuddles from these magnificent furry guys. Would definitely recommend!
9. Yeo Valley Organic Garden (NEW 2 hourly Slots)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
The Yeo Valley Organic Garden, situated at the heart of the Yeo Valley Family Farm is the only organically certified ornamental garden in the country. Our 6.5 Acre garden and takeaway café are open every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday until the end of September and bookable online in 2 hourly slots. Hot & Cold drinks and snacks are available. Adult entry is £6 with discounted entry for children.
Reviewed By UK-Hiker49 - Norwich, United Kingdom
As we were in the area we decided to visit the garden and, in advance, got half price by using Yeo vouchers (from yogurt pots). (The normal entry fee is only £6 anyway.) This is a hidden gem and we expected a small garden but this is huge and divided into a lot of separate 'rooms' each with a different theme. Really well maintained and it puts a lot of the more popular gardens to shame. All of the staff we spoke to were extremely friendly and justifiably proud of their garden. 2-hour slots at present due to Covid restrictions but we were not rushed although we could have spent a lot more time there and gone round again! This is an example of a company sharing their beautiful grounds with the public and not trying to rip people off by making a profit from it. Well done, Yeo!
10. Chew Valley Animal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
An eight acre walkway where you can meet a wide range of friendly animals including cranes, meerkats, porcupines, red foxes, wallabies, raccoons, Patagonian maras, pygmy goats, miniature donkeys, arctic foxs, tanuki's, marmoset monkeys, capybara, ouessant sheep and much much more. Enjoy feeding the ducks and goats whilst taking in the breathtaking views of the countryside. Relax and enjoy a nice cup of tea/coffee with a selection of snacks including jacket potatoes, Panini's, baguettes and a nice piece of homemade cake from our tea shop whilst the children enjoy our play area.
Reviewed By Pocketcrumbs - Exeter, United Kingdom
Lovely place set in beautiful countryside. Probably spent 2 hours here plus time taken for lunch - I thought it was worth the price. A great mix of animals, lots of space to social distance, nice food from the cafe. Staff were lovely and animals all seemed happy and the place was very clean! I definitely would recommend for an afternoon out! For all ages!! Support these places who care for animals who have been hit so hard by Covid lockdown!! If we don't, we won't have them!
