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 storyWilkins Cider FarmRestaurantScrumpy-style farmhouse cider, open seven days a week.ElsewhereThornfalcon Winery & PressRestaurantSomerset, United KingdomFarmhouse cider production with orchards and vineyards.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.OsipRestaurantBruton, United KingdomMichelin-starred restaurant with house-made ciders.ThatchersPlaceSomerset, United KingdomPerry’sPlaceSomerset, United KingdomSheppy’sPlaceSomerset, United KingdomRead the full piece at National Geographic →
