Christmas Tasting Events 2025

For December 2025, please note our extended opening hours, and also our tasting program.

December 1st to Saturday 13th, we will be open from Monday - Saturday 9.30-5.00pm

Run up to Christmas ... special opening Sunday*

We will be open Sunday 21st 10.30-3.00PM for relaxed Christmas shopping.

Friday 28th November 2025; Maison Ferrand Spirits of Christmas 10.30 - 3.00 Pm* 

Join us here at The Cheese and Wine Shop to sample some exquisite Spirits from the Maison Ferrand range. From Borran Irish Whiskeys and Creams to Jamaican Rums, Armagnac’s and Gins amongst others. First time event, and one not to be missed.  

Saturday December 06th 2025; Annual Babylonstoren Wines 10.30 - 3.00 Pm* 

Join Duncan from Babylonstoren, and sample this superb range, with a wine for all occasions and budgets. Think superb White, Red and Rose Wines, alongside a superb Sparkler, and he will probably be easily persuaded to open some of the fine Newt Cyders!

Thursday December 11th 2025; Seasonal Favourites Wine & Ports 10.30 - 3.00 Pm*

Nick will be here to introduce Fells favourite seasonal tipples, including Ports and great Dessert Wines. Discover a new favourite Port, will it be a Ruby, Tawny or Late Bottled Vintage?

Saturday December 13th; Cheese & Ale Tasting 10.30-3.00 Pm*

Nick from Cheddar Gorge Cheese will be with us sharing his knowledge, and will be tasting Cheddar Gorges best Cheddars. We will also have the popular Cheddar Gorge Cheese Straws to try, made with Cave Aged Cheddar, alongside some fabulous other Cheeses.

You`ll need something to partner these great Cheeses, and we will have some favourite Cheddar Gorge Ales open to taste alongside the Cheddars; don`t miss it!

*All dates and times subject to change; if you’re travelling to attend, please check our social pages for any changes.