Somerset's biggest tasting night returns:
Somerset Wine Fair 2026
'Autumn Edition'
100+ wines poured by the people who make and import them, plus two seated masterclasses.
How many places?
Doors open 6pm (we advise arriving promptly) · Non-refundable and non-transferable · Max 6 places per booking
Talk 01
7:00pm
Take a seat for a 20-minute talk and tasting led by a guest producer. They often overrun, in the best way.
Talk 02
8:00pm
A different talk on a different subject, led by a different guest producer. Come to both.
Wines from every corner of the map.
Spain
Italy
France
England
Germany
Portugal
South Africa
Chile
New Zealand
Australia
Bulgaria
Hungary
Georgia
Friday 23rd October 6-9 pm · Sidcot Arts Centre, Bristol Rd, Winscombe BS25 1LT
£28
Includes all 100+ wines and both masterclasses, and your ticket pays you back on the night: £14 off when you order 12 bottles or more, and the full £28 off when you order 24 or more. Every wine on show is also available to buy on the night, with a handful of fair-only offers you won't find in the shop. Taste first, then get your Christmas wine sorted in one go.
Doors open 6pm (we advise arriving promptly) · Non-refundable and non-transferable · Max 6 places per booking
Good to know.
Do I need to bring a physical ticket?＋
No, there's nothing to print or show. Just give us the name the booking was made under and we'll welcome you in.
What about driving and parking?＋
On-site parking at Sidcot Arts Centre. Leaving your car overnight? Use the pre-school car park, not the main one. The main car park is locked overnight and you won't be able to get your car out in the morning!
Is there a running order for the evening?＋
Doors open at 6pm for tasting, with the two masterclasses at 7pm and 8pm. Tables stay open until close at 9pm, so there's plenty of time to work your way round.
How does the tasting actually work?＋
Wander the tables at your own pace, taste as much or as little as you like, and chat to the producers and importers who made and brought the wines. There's no set schedule outside the two masterclasses.
Is there food?＋
We keep the focus on the wine: bread and palate-cleansers only, so eat before you arrive.
I don't know much about wine. Is this still for me?＋
Absolutely. It's a relaxed, no-pressure evening. Ask the people on each table anything you like; they're there to talk you through what's in the glass and point you toward what you'll enjoy.
If I order wine on the night, when will it arrive?＋
Delivery is free locally on orders over £79, and free nationally over £125. Orders usually arrive 1–2 weeks after the event, though it's often much sooner.
Can I get my Christmas wine sorted at the fair?＋
Yes, and it's the ideal time to do it. Taste before you buy, order on the night, and we'll deliver it in the weeks after the fair, well ahead of the Christmas rush.
Can I bring a friend along without a ticket?＋
Everyone attending needs their own ticket.
Is there an age restriction?＋
Yes, 18+ only, and if you're lucky enough to still look under 25, bring photo ID, as we may ask to see it on the door.
Sidcot Arts Centre
Sidcot Arts Centre, Bristol Rd, Winscombe BS25 1LT · Parking is available on site.
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