Join Taunton Area CSSC on a coach excursion to Exmoor Distillery near Dulverton for an informative talk on the distilling process, with tasters of their gin and rums.
We then head back towards Taunton to visit Wellhayes Vineyard for a tour of the vineyards (weather permitting) and an interesting talk about the process of winemaking in Somerset. We then will be treated to a cream tea with a glass of Wellhayes Vineyard's very own English sparkling wine.
CSSC Members £39
Non-members £60
Return Coach travel from:
Taunton Train Station (North Side - near Kilkenny Carpark)
Tower Street outside MacKenzie's Bar (near the old Taunton Bus Station).
An additional pick up location may be possible if it's on route to the Distillery and agreed by the driver in advance. The Departure time is estimated to be between 11.30am and 11.45am with a return time around 6pm.
Exmoor Distillery talk at approx 1pm, with a tasting of the rums and gins they produce. You will then have a glass of your favourite Exmoor Distillery gin or rum with a mixer or choice or a non-alcoholic drink.
Wellhayes Vineyard Tour at approx 3pm, followed by a homemade cream tea and a glass of Sparking Wine.
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The departure time is subject to the coach drivers discretion based on estimated travel times to the Distillery and the Vineyard. The actual pick up time and departure locations will be notified to you by email approx 1 week before the excursion (based on the locations requested). If you do not receive any email please check your spam folder and then contact the organiser (details are shown below). We recommend that you arrive 10 minutes early to the departure location, as the coach cannot wait for late comers.
We may have a brief stop in Wiveliscombe prior to the Distillery Tour for picking up for lunch (optional / lunch not included in excursion costs). The organiser will provide an update on this when the route and timings have been finalised by the driver.
If you have any mobility issues please notify the organiser in advance to check suitability. You will need to board and exit the coach safely via several steps.
If you have any intolerances, allergies or dietary requirements please notify the organiser in advance to check a suitable alternative can be provided for you. The organiser cannot guarantee that any product has not been cross contaminated with allergens, so please check with the person serving you that any food and drink items are suitable for you.
Wellhayes Vineyard is a working vineyard so please wear suitable shoes. The ground may be uneven and extra care will need to be taken if weather conditions are wet and windy.
Exmoor Distillery is located in an Industrial Estate. The talk and tasting will be hosted under a pop-up gazebo outside the Distillery (industrial unit). Please dress according to weather conditions.
This excursion may need to be cancelled if we do not meet the minimum number required for the tours and to cover the cost of the coach hire. It is recommended that you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you are booking for more than one CSSC member ticket, please ensure you include each membership number on the booking form.
Any orders with duplicated membership numbers will be cancelled. You will then be requested to rebook with unique membership numbers or purchase non-member tickets. Only one subsidised member ticket per unique membership number.