Farm Shops & Farmer Markets

Locals and visitors alike flock to the Somerset farmers’ markets, eager for a taste of locally-produced food and drink. Hosted in historic market squares, market halls and lively high streets, each farmers’ market has its own unique identity and character.
Discover what makes local Somerset produce so special.
Somerset’s food and drink offering, boasts much more than just the famous, traditional county favourites of cider, bread and cheese. The combination of a favourable climate, lowland pastures, hillsides perfect for livestock grazing, and wide open spaces makes Somerset a successful producer of meat and fruit.


The wealth of farmers’ markets, food festivals and farm shops is testament to the high- quality, locally-produced food and drink Somerset has to offer. Home of the UK’s favourite cheese, cheddar, Somerset is a thriving cheese maker alongside both large-scale and artisan cider producers.


Whilst sampling the explosion of flavours at the farmers’ markets, make the most of discovering new recipes and flavour combinations from the variety of experienced local producers. As you browse, take in the quintessentially Somerset surroundings, like Axbridge’s medieval square and the stunning gothic architecture of Wells.

The Frome Independent
This award-winning Sunday street market is more like a monthly festival, with the central streets of Frome alive with independent food producers, craftspeople, designers and vintage traders from the South West. Catch The Frome Independent market on the first Sunday of the month, from March to December.

Wells Outdoor Market
Found in the cobbled streets of Wells Market Place, the street market is home to artisan produce and fresh fruit and vegetables as well as clothing, jewellery and books. Held almost every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year, Wells market is a short walk from the city’s famous Bishop’s Palace and Wells Cathedral.

Wells Outdoor Market
Found in the cobbled streets of Wells Market Place, the street market is home to artisan produce and fresh fruit and vegetables as well as clothing, jewellery and books. Held almost every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year, Wells market is a short walk from the city’s famous Bishop’s Palace and Wells Cathedral.

Axbridge
Axbridge’s medieval market square hosts the town’s market on the first Saturday of everymonth. Surrounded by historic architecture, independent shops and eateries, Axbridge market is the perfect destination for finding local produce in picturesque Somerset surroundings.