Sheppy's Cider Tours

The orchards change in every season. 

Come and learn all there is to know about Sheppy's with one of our Guided Tours and Tastings! Your experienced tour guide will take your group to visit one of our orchards, before showing you one of our vat houses, where we ferment and age our ciders and our press house. Finally you will have the chance to experience the 200 year history of Sheppy's Cider in our rural life museum, including a DVD of our cider making year.

Your tour will finish off with a fully tutored tasting of a selection of Sheppy's award winning Somerset ciders.

Things you need to know:

Clothing recommendations - As your visit includes a short trip to the orchards, you need to consider how well equipped you and your guests are. We always recommend coming prepared, please ensure you are dressed (including your footwear) for all weathers.

Duration of the tour - On average our tours last for 1.5 hours, this includes a full 30-minute tasting. The length of the tour may vary depending on how interested your group is in different elements of the tour. Your guide will be more than happy to answer as many questions as they can - if there is anything they are not sure about they will do their best to find out for you before your visit is over! Our tours can be adapted for special circumstances, if you have any problems with accessibility please do let us know at the time of booking, this way we can ensure we include as much as possible for everyone.

Where to meet - Please arrive at Sheppy's approximately 10 minutes before your tour is due to begin. Once you have arrived, please report to the shop staff who will sign you in and direct you to the meeting point. Our guides are all the enthusiastic type and your guide will be almost as excited as you are about your visit and will be looking to gather you up for your tour a few minutes before the tour is due to start.

Our House of Cider Restaurant is the perfect way to start or end your visit. If you would like to eat before your tour we would recommend arriving at least 1.5 hours before your tour, please remember to mention that you are on the tour at the time of booking. For a restaurant booking visit sheppycider.com to book your table, or email restaurant@sheppyscider.com for more information. Alternatively, hot drinks and homemade cakes will be available from our café both before or after your tour.

Terms and Conditions

1. Tickets All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, including transfers to another event. Refunds will only be issued in the event that Sheppy’s Cider Farm cancels the event. Tickets cannot be resold for commercial gain without permission from the event organiser. Lost or stolen tickets cannot be replaced.

2. Age Restrictions & ID This is a strictly adults-only event (18+). Challenge 25 is in operation. You may be asked to provide valid photo ID. Failure to provide acceptable ID may result in refusal of entry, with no refund.

3. Alcohol & Behaviour Alcohol will be available for purchase on site. Anyone who is deemed intoxicated, disorderly, aggressive, or behaving unsafely may be refused entry or asked to leave at the discretion of event staff. No refunds will be given if you are asked to leave due to behaviour or intoxication. Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. Anyone found in possession may be removed from the event.

4. Outdoor Event & Weather This is an outdoor event on a working cider farm and will go ahead in most weather conditions. Please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions, including uneven ground. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions unless the event is cancelled by Sheppy’s.

5. Safety & Liability Attendees enter the site at their own risk. The organisers and Sheppy’s Cider Farm accept no responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to personal property, except where caused by negligence. Uneven surfaces, farm equipment, animals, and rural hazards may be present—please take care at all times. Suitable footwear is strongly recommended.

6. Photography & Media Photographs and videos may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being filmed or photographed unless you inform the organiser on arrival.

7. Accessibility As this is a working farm, accessibility may be limited. Please contact the organiser in advance with any specific requirements.

8. Force Majeure The organiser shall not be liable for cancellation or changes due to events beyond reasonable control, including extreme weather, government restrictions, or emergencies.

9. Lost Property The organiser accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items. Any property found will be held for a limited time after the event.

FAQs

1. Are there any age requirements? Tours are primarily designed for adults, but, apart from the cider, they are quite suitable for children and we are happy for you to bring them along. Pricing for children is as follows: Under 2 free, 2yrs - 11yrs £5.00, 12yrs - 17yrs £10.00, 18yrs+ full price. If you or one of your guests is lucky enough to look under 25, they will be asked to show valid ID before the tour begins.

2. How do I get to you? There are a number of ways to get to Sheppy's. If you are drinking we advise using a taxi service; Taunton and Wellington are just a short drive from us. We also have bus number 22 which stops right outside running every hour between Taunton and Wellington.

3. Do you have any parking facilities? We have parking free of charge on site in our 2 car parks. Our main car park is located near our production yard and we have a smaller car park with disabled spaces located at the front of our main building.

4. What is the refund policy? We are unable to refund any guided tours once they are booked.