Our garden
Our beautiful garden and walled orchard are a tranquil oasis. Free entry when the museum opens.
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Visiting our beautiful gardens
The orchard and gardens at Shoemakers Museum are an oasis in the heart of Somerset’s, Clarks Village. Our walled orchard is a tranquil place to enjoy a moment in nature. We grow heritage varieties of cider apples alongside pears and figs. Each January our popular Wassail event ensures a bountiful harvest and apple juice which will be available to buy in the Shoemakers Museum shop.
Help us to create something special
Our vision over the next year is to create attractive landscaped gardens with spaces allocated to nature and to traditional English garden species. We will create specific tranquil seating spaces for pause and reflection. Colourful borders and beds will be a feast for the senses. Spaces dedicated to local wildlife will provide a haven for insects, butterflies, birds and our resident bats and badgers. We are actively fundraising and your donation would be appreciated.
A tree in the orchard
Apples on a tree
cinema in the garden at Shoemakers
The Grange
Café
You’ll be able to enjoy a taste of Somerset in our café. With coffee, cake and locally sourced light lunches on the menu
Visit our café >Shop
Fashion, art, industry and fun will meet in the Shoemakers shop. Gifts are being sourced from local artisans and producers
Visit our shop >Families
We are creating a great family day out. Whatever your age you will be welcome to explore, play, and enjoy the grounds, collections and interactives. With dedicated spaces for learning, reflection and relaxation there’s something for everyone
Your family day out >Book your visit
Bookings open in August