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.
Price
CSSC Members £43.50
Non-members £66.50 + £6 non-member event fee
Buying a non-member ticket?
An event fee is applied to each non-member ticket. Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by joining them up to CSSC, they will save the non-member event fee, and purchase the ticket at the discounted members rate. Invite your non-member guests to join CSSC here.
Please note that non-member event fee is non-refundable.
What is Included
Return Coach travel from:
- Taunton Train Station (North Side - near Kilkenny Carpark)
- Tower Street outside MacKenzie's Bar (near the old Taunton Bus Station).
- Galmington (please speak with the organiser)
The departure time for each location will be notified to those booked as soon as the route has been confirmed by the bus driver.
Arrival in Dulverton approximately around 11.45pm-12pm. This will allow a chance to walk around and enjoy lunch before the visit to the distillery.
Arrival at Exmoor Distillery at approx 1pm for a talk about the Distillery process and tasting of the spirits they produce. You will then have a glass of your favourite Exmoor Distillery gin with a mixer of choice or a non-alcoholic drink. Should you wish to upgrade your drink to a cocktail there will be a surcharge of £4 which will be charged locally.
Wellhayes Vineyard Tour and Talk at approx 3pm, followed by a homemade cream tea and a glass of Sparking Wine. Please note if the weather is bad the talk will take place inside and may finish earlier.
Raffle Prize Draw for CSSC Members
Pre event information
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.
Please note
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. If weather conditions are too bad, we may not tour the outside of the Vineyard and remain inside for the talk and tasting.
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.
Spaces are limited and transport is likely to be a 16 seater mini-bus.
Booking information
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.
Cancellations and refunds will only be possible if the event sells out and we can resell via the waiting list.