Summer at the farm

Wild Swimming
Sutton Beach is open for wild swimming and lake activities, including our rowing boat

Rambling Hearth Sauna
We fire up the lakeside sauna on Thursday & Friday, 2pm - 9pm

Courtyard Bar
 Local beer, cider, natural wines and proper 0% options
New bar menu with all the classics and sunset views

Kids
Visit our friendly animals, explore the farm and enjoy our new play area

Walks
Explore the land on a self-guided walk. Guided farm tours are coming soon

Events
Join community workshops, guest chef feasts, outdoor yoga and other experiences

Opening Times

Courtyard Bar
Friday & Saturday, 12 - 9
Sunday, 12 - 6

Wild Swimming & Farmtivities
Wed - Sun, 9 - 6

Rambling Heart Sauna
Thurs & Friday, 2 - 9
(Book in advance)

The Farm Caff
Wednesday
Coffee & Bits: 9 - 12
Lunch: 12 - 3

Thursday - Saturday
Coffee & Bits: 9 - 12
Lunch: 12 - 3
Dinner: 6 - 9

Sunday
Full Breakfast: 9 - 11
Lunch: 12 - 3

A note on booking. We recommend booking The Farm Caff and Lakeside Sauna. The Courtyard Bar, Farmtivities and Wild Swimming do not require booking.

Plan your visit

Our Address:
Higher Farm, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QF
There is plenty of free onsite parking.

Getting here:
We’re located in Sutton. Use the maps below:

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Public Transport:
Castle Cary train station is only 5 mins by car or a 20-min walk.

A public footpath runs through our land so you can walk or cycle through the farm to the Farm Caff.

 

  • We have free onsite parking. Please only use our car park and be respectful of our neighbours when arriving and leaving Higher Farm.

  • Nope, no booking needed.

    We recommend booking a table at our restaurant as we’re a small restaurant and can be fully booked on weekends.

    Drop Chrisb@higher-farm.co.uk a message if you have questions about booking a table or a large group.

  • No need to book ahead. Our swimming lake, rowing boat and farmtivities are open to all our customers during our opening times. Wild swimming and rowing is at your own risk.

  • We will be starting our guided farm tours later this summer. Keep an eye out on our social media for more info.

    Until then, you’ll find an easy to follow map on the table and the farm is signposted so you can take a self-guided farm tour.

  • Yes! We have ‘farmtivities’ for the little ones, lots to explore and can do half portions in the restaurant.

    We are a working farm with animals, vehicles and machinery. Children must be supervised at all times and are not allowed to climb on our tractors.

  • Yes, we welcome dogs at the farm and in the restaurant.

    Please ensure you clean up after them and keep them on a lead, we have geese, ducks, pigs, horses, goats and other animals.

  • Yes, we have two en-suite Nature Cabins. Please book them in advance here.

    We do not allow campervans or camping overnight.

  • We’re always happy to chat. Give us a call or a WhatsApp on 07879922943, or email moretrees@higher-farm.co.uk

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