Bunting hanging in an orchard

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May102026

Somerset Day (Weekend)

Apple HQ, Shepton Montague, BA9 8JW | 10:00am - 8:00pm
We will having an open weekend, 9th and 10th May, to celebrate Somerset Day – which falls on Monday 11th May. From 10a.m. to 8p.m. you can come and wander among the trees, many still with blossom on them. We will have a presence here from the Pitcombe Rock Falconry for part of the time, displaying birds of prey and explaining about their work in rescue and rehabilitation. Catering will be by Desi Cafe with Indian style fare on Saturday, while on Sunday Kate – The Intuitive Chef – will have a great spread of options, with a good apple theme throughout. We look forward to welcoming you! Please note that the entrance is by the cross-roads in Shepton Montague, BA9 8JW. Dowdings somerset day 2026
May092026

Somerset Day (weekend)

Apple HQ, Shepton Montague, BA9 8JW | 10:00am - 8:00pm

We will having an open weekend, 9th and 10th May, to celebrate Somerset Day – which falls on Monday 11th May.

From 10a.m. to 8p.m. you can come and wander among the trees, many still with blossom on them.

We will have a presence here from the Pitcombe Rock Falconry for part of the time, displaying birds of prey and explaining about their work in rescue and rehabilitation.

Catering will be by Desi Cafe with Indian style fare on Saturday, while on Sunday Kate – The Intuitive Chef – will have a great spread of options, with a good apple theme throughout.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Please note that the entrance is by the cross-roads in Shepton Montague, BA9 8JW.

Dowdings somerset day 2026

Apr262026
Blossom day 26 poster

Blossom Weekend

Apple HQ, Shepton Montague, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8JW | 10:00am - 8:00pm

April 25th and 26th, 10 to 8 each day. We look forward to welcoming you in the orchards with lots of beautiful blossom to see, walks to be enjoyed in the orchards, birds of prey to see and interact with (weather permitting) and food to enjoy. This event marks the start of National Cider Week.

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Apr252026
Blossom day 26 poster

Blossom Weekend

Apple HQ, Shepton Montague, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8JW | 10:00am - 8:00pm

April 25th and 26th, 10 to 8 each day.

We look forward to welcoming you in the orchards with lots of beautiful blossom to see, walks to be enjoyed in the orchards, birds of prey to see and interact with (weather permitting) and food to enjoy.

This event marks the start of National Cider Week.

 

 

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Jul272025

Open Weekend at Dowding’s orchards

Apple HQ, BA9 8JW | 10:00am - 8:00pm

We’re going to have an open weekend 26/27 July as part of the Somerset Food Trail. The trees are now well set and some have too much fruit to carry!

We’ll look forward to welcoming you any time between 10 and 8.

The birds of prey from Pitcombe Rock Falconry will be on display and for whom we ask you give £1/person (or more!) for entry.

Food? We aim to have some good old fashioned ploughman’s for you!

https://www.somersetfoodtrail.org/sft-2025-participants/dowdings

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