Their story
Wild West Cider is a small family business run by Matt and Sean at Failand Farm, on the edge of Bristol. They grow apples in their own certified organic orchards and also buy in fruit from neighbouring untreated orchards, alongside an organically managed vineyard planted for natural wine, first harvested in 2020. Cider is fermented naturally with wild yeast, unfiltered and unpasteurised. The farm sells cider, wine and other local produce from its own farm shop and online, and hosts a public wine and cider tour on Wednesdays and Sundays, as well as private group bookings and meeting-space hire in a barn conversion called Flagstone Lodge.
Certified organic orchards at Failand Farm, supplemented by fruit bought from neighbouring untreated orchards; the farm also has its own organically managed vineyard, first harvested in 2020.
Visiting
Farm shop at Failand Farm, Green Lane, Failand
Tastings: Yes. Tastings are paired with local cheese as part of the farm tour. Also sells online and by wholesale supply across Great Britain.
Tours. Public 'Wine and Cider Tour Experience' on Wednesdays and Sundays, including a vineyard and orchard walk, a behind-the-scenes cidery/winery visit, hands-on production activities and a guided tasting with local cheese; private group bookings also available. Price and exact length not published.
Where to buy
- Online, direct from the maker wildwestcider.co.uk
- At the farm or cidery When open
Sold wholesale across Great Britain; specific named stockists not found.
Recent awards
- Two silvers, Taste of the West 2023
- Silver and bronze, British Cider Championships 2024
- Finalist, Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards 2025
- Finalist (small business category), Bristol Life Awards 2026