National GeographicAug 18, 2026Follow Somerset's Cider Trail for England's Best PoursIn the West Country, a region synonymous with cider, farmhouse production continues largely as it has done for centuries — with some juicy new innovations.10 things in this storyOsipRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant with house-made ciders.ElsewhereThornfalcon Winery & PressRestaurantSomerset, United KingdomFarmhouse cider production with orchards and vineyards.Wilkins Cider FarmRestaurantMudgley, United KingdomScrumpy-style farmhouse cider, open seven days a week.The Newt in SomersetHotelSomerset, United KingdomHotel with cider production and estate.The Botanical RoomsRestaurantSomerset, United KingdomDine on foraged foods, cured fish, estate-reared meat.Garden CaféCaféSomerset, United KingdomHillside café with estate views.Frome Farmers' MarketMarketFrome, United KingdomSells local cheeses on the second Saturday of the month.ThatchersPlaceSomerset, United KingdomPerry’sPlaceSomerset, United KingdomSheppy’sPlaceSomerset, United KingdomRead the full piece at National Geographic →
