Craft Cider Week 2025
Walk, Talk & taste our orchards
Craft Cider Week runs from 13-20 September. It's an invitation to experience our orchards at their finest, learn the secrets of our craft cider and perry producers and sample last year’s vintages in the very places they were grown and pressed.
Herefordshire is the home of cider. At this special time of year, the delicious scent of ripening apples and pears is on the air as our artisan makers prepare for the harvest. They welcome you to their cider farms to stroll through fruit-laden, nature-rich orchards and discover how these glorious drinks are made. Afterwards, it’s tasting time! Savour a wide-range of natural, small-batch ciders and perries, exploring the distinctive and diverse flavour profiles.
Visit Nine Producers
A special week of tours, walks and tastings in the home of cider.
Butford Organics
Martin and Janet will show you behind the scenes of Butford Organics. You'll learn about the cider making process, take a guided tour around the organic orchards. Tours and tastings are available and a demonstration pressing on 17th September, followed by a tasting (with apple juice on offer for under 18s).
Open: Afternoons of 16th, 17th & 18th September and morning of 3rd September for tours & tastings, plus the morning of 17th September for pressing & tasting – all at £17/person (under 18s no charge) with a 10% discount on all shop purchases.
Celtic Marches
Gregg's Pit
Find out how James and Helen from Gregg's Pit harness traditional methods and work with nature to manage their orchards and create their award-winning products.
Open: By prior appointment only, 13th - 20th September between 14:00-18:30 (with the exception of Wednesday 17th September)
Little Pomona
A unique chance to go behind the scenes at Little Pomona, a contemporary cider house, to see how they produce and mature their drinks. You will enjoy a tutored tasting of new and recently released products, plus the first Perry pear pressing of the year which you can enjoy alongside some light refreshments.
Open: Saturday 20th September 12pm-5pm, with the Perry Pear pressing at 2pm. Free entry.
Newton Court Cider
Oliver's Cider & Perry
Tom is at the cutting edge of modern cider, with a reputation for progressing the great traditions of local cider. Join him for a tour and tasting where you will also discover the joy of pairing cheese with Cider and Perry.
Open: Saturday 20th September at 3pm. £25 per person, tickets available on Eventbrite.
(over 18 only, not suitable for those who don't drink Cider and Perry or who can't eat cheese)
Ross on Wye Cider & Perry co.
Find out how the Johnson family at Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry produce their handcrafted, natural ciders and perrys that beautifully express the terroir of their home. Walk the orchards, encounter apple and pear pressing, and discover an entirely new world of flavours and aromas from their unique approach to single variety cider and perrymaking.
Open: 12-10pm everyday at the Yew Tree Inn, Peterstow, with free to access self-guided orchard walk and attached cider shop.
Tours & Tastings by appointment £20 per person, minimum group size of 4, any day. Solo visitors can join a scheduled tour on 13th September at 3pm or 18th September at 3pm.
The Orgasmic Cider Company
Come along for a guided walk around Orgasmic's pretty orchards in the traditional 'black and white' village of Eardisley, then visit the cider house to taste their ciders, perry and juices. Steve and Andrew will share their cider-making secrets, and you'll leave knowing the difference between your Yarlington Mill, White Jersey and Brown Snout! (They're all varieties of cider apple).
Open: 13th & 15th-20th September, between 12-5pm, tours are £10 per person (group of 6+).
Ty Gwyn Cider
Alex and Laura welcome you to their cider shop and bar in the beautiful Golden Valley. Call in for a free five-minute tasting and look around their farm, including their cider press.
Open: 13th, 14th, 17th & 18th 12pm-5pm & 19th & 20th 12pm-10pm
Just when you think it can't get any better, pair your cider with an evening of great food and live music as they host open mic evenings.
Events: 13th 5-8 Cater with Caire’s loaded fries and wraps. 19th 5-8 Mini yakis Japanese Soul Food & 20th 5-8 Taco Town
Celebrating The Home of Cider
Made here since medieval times, cider and perry is rooted in Herefordshire’s history. Make the most of your trip with a visit to the only Museum of Cider in the world and spot references to our favourite thirst-quencher carved into Hereford Cathedral. Plus all-year round Cider Circuits to enjoy by bike or car.
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