The Orchards
Beauty and Tranquility
Dogs are welcome at Sheppy's but we do request that they are kept on leads. Dog bins are available in the carpark, please use them.
Only assistance dogs are allowed into the House of Cider Farm shop. Well behaved dogs are allowed in our café area there is also outdoor seating where you are able to sit with your dogs.
Please note dogs are not allowed in our orchards at all between 15th August to the end of November for our annual apple harvest.
Why not grab something delicious from the deli then find a secluded spot to enjoy it?
A walk through our orchards is one of the most picturesque experiences you can have. From the spring as our trees blossom and the apples begin to grow through to October and November when we harvest our apples, each month has its own identity and we love to let our customers experience the seasons with us. The colours are exquisite and the sun shining through the trees is a highly memorable experience.
"Plenty for the kids to do with a play park with a couple of Donkeys next door. A large pond you can walk around with lots of ducks. Lovely orchard walks to stretch your legs and see the many varieties of apples grown and great photo opportunities."
Children's Play Area
Enjoy the perfect combination of watching your children play while you enjoy a coffee or even a cold cider.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. This area is suitable for children up to age 8. Thank you for your understanding.
Reminder glass and dogs are not allow in our play area for health and safety.
Orchard Trail
Spring fun at the Cider Farm. Whether you’re just passing through on your holiday or looking to spend a relaxing afternoon on the farm — we’ve got something for everyone.
What’s On: Learning about why our orchards need bugs in a orchard Trail
Explore the orchards on our Spring Bug Trail! Let the kids run wild finding the woodland animals and learn about the secret of bugs. Great for little explorers who love running around!
👉 £3 per child — pay on arrival!
📅 This is every day until the school holidays, when the Summer bird trail will start.
After a very wet couple of weeks, walking around our orchards has got very muddy we recommend wearing wellingtons. A clipboard or something to write on is also a good idea. (you are given a pencil)
Dogs are now welcome in our orchards and so is our café area in the House of Cider. Dogs must be kept on leads in all areas of the farm.
For this event all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Thank you for your understanding.
Plus!
Meet our friendly farm animals, enjoy the children’s play areas, and pop into our cosy café and farm shop.
Come and make some family memories on the farm — we can’t wait to see you!
Picnics
Throughout the summer you can purchase a picnic hamper online, deli items to pick it up in the shop and find a secluded spot in the orchard to while away the hours.
Please be aware that we do not allow glass in our orchards, we now sell the Sheppy's 200 can, perfect for everywhere. If you have glass you can use one of our picnic benches, by oak tree or in carpark. Or if you want to head into the orchard please ask a member of staff to decant it into plastic.
Welcoming all the family
Dogs are welcome at Sheppy's but we do request that they are kept on leads. Dog bins are available in the carpark, please use them.
Please note dogs are not allowed in our orchards during the harvest season which is between 15th August to the 15th November.
Only assistance dogs are allowed into the House of Cider. Well behaved dogs are allowed in the café area and there is outdoor seating where you are able to sit with your dog and order from the café.
Orchard walks
We have three sign posted walks to enjoy, 20 minutes (Yellow) and 40 minutes (Red) and 1 hour (blue) which is suitable for dog walkers.
Through out the year we do have cattle grazing in the orchards. The walking routes are sometimes closed to the public, if gates are closed with a sign please do not enter the orchard.
Visit the ducks at the pond
Sorry of any inconvenience caused having our duck pond closed, the government have taken Somerset off their closure list. We can reopen to the public on the 9th of April.
Stop off, head to the pond to enjoy the ducks and wildlife.
Apologies but dogs are not allowed in this area because of the wildlife.
Get in touch
Three Bridges Farm, Bradford-on-Tone, Taunton TA4 1ER - Opening hours Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sundays 10am - 4pm.