Craft Cider Week 2026

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Map of Herefordshire cider producers

Walk, Talk & Taste Our Orchards

Craft Cider Week runs from 12 - 19 September 2026. It's an invitation to experience our orchards at their fullest, 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. This year, local produce champion Oakchurch Farm Shop serves as our primary event hub, hosting talks, Q&As, and tastings. Across the County, cider producers and other partners are hosting their own events to celebrate this year's festivities.

Herefordshire is the spiritual home of cider. At this special time of year, the delicious scent of ripening apples and pears is in the air as our artisan makers prepare for the harvest. They welcome you to their cider farms to stroll through fruit-laden orchards and discover how these glorious drinks are made. Afterwards, it’s tasting time! Savour a wide range of delicious small-batch ciders and perries, exploring the distinctive and diverse flavour profiles.

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Cider with apples either side

Events

Check out this year's Craft Cider Week events below. More coming soon...!

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Cider Orchard
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Bottle of Cider with mugs
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Cider apples
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Oakchurch Farm Shop

Oakchurch Farm Shop

Proudly serving Herefordshire since the 1970 with a vast array of locally sourced produce, Oakchurch Farm Shop is somewhat legendary around these parts. That's why we're thrilled to have partnered with them this Craft Cider Week to host a packed line-up of showcases and expert-led tasting sessions with renowned local producers like Dunkerton, Celtic Marches Cider, and Gwatkin. Plus, head down to grab local cider and artisan gift hampers, enjoy in-store multi-buy cider offers, and take advantage of 10% off all Craft Cider Week products throughout the week.

Here's what they've got planned...

 

Gabe Cook The Ciderologist
Tuesday, 15 September | 12 - 3pm

Cider & Cheese Tasting with The Ciderologist

Gabe Cook AKA The Ciderologist, is an independent, global cider expert with 20 years of experience, there is literally nothing this man does not know about our country's finest export. Come armed with questions and prepare to leave with a mind full of fascinating ciderology. Wassail!

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Pips cider on a table with two glasses and a ploughmans platter
Friday, 18 September 

Tasting Sessions with Producers

Sample a tipple from the following:

 
Accompanied by tastings of Cradoc Biscuits, local artisan cheeses, scrumpy cider chutneys
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glass of Newton Court Cider
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September

Tasting Days

Day 1: featuring Dunkertons ciders and Gwynt Y Ddraig

Day 2: featuring Newton Court Cider and Two Farmers Cider

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cider tasting

Newton Court

Our Craft Cider Week launches in style at Newton Court, where guests can expect an evening of prime Herefordshire steak, expertly cooked and served with all the trimmings (and of course, a complimentary arrival drink of Newton Court cider or sparkling apple juice). Set on over 150 acres of organic Herefordshire farmland, Newton Court Cider has built a reputation for sustainable and scrumptious cidermaking.

Saturday, 12 September: Craft Cider Week Steak Night at 5:30 pm.

Daily Feature: Guided Cidery Tours every day at 1:15 PM.
 
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glasses filled with cider being raised in a cheers against a blue sky

Little Pomona

Little Pomona's tasting room will be open on both Saturdays of Cider Week, the 12th and 19th, from 12 - 4 pm. All are welcome, including dogs and kids.

12 September 2026: A live apple pressing will take place, featuring fan-favourite apple, the Egremont Russet. In addition, as is normal on Saturdays, they'll have 7 different ciders to taste.

19th September 2026: Come along to the final Saturday of the season for an all-out tasting experience of every Egremont Russet cider that they produce (alongside the fermenting juice, too).

 

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olivers cider tasting

Oliver's Cider & Perry

Tom Oliver's Cider and Perry is at the cutting edge of modern cider, with a reputation for progressing the great traditions of local cider. During Craft Cider Week, he'll host a guided cider house tour, followed by a tasting of 5 ciders/perries paired with 5 artisan cheeses.

Saturday, 12 September: Cider & Cheese Tasting with Master Cider maker Tom Oliver, from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

On sale from August 22nd. (Note for attendees: No perfume/aftershave; farm-appropriate clothing required).

 

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Ploughmans Lunch at Monkland Cheese Dairy

Monkland Cheesemakers

Join us for dairy tours which will include local cider tastings and suggested cheese & cider pairings. You can also enter a competition to win a Monkland Cheese and Local Cider Hamper. For your chance to win you can enter the draw in the Cafe or reply to the Monkland Craft Cider Week 2026 specific Insta post.
 
12th to 19th September - Keep an eye on our Instagram to be in with a chance of winning the hamper!
 

  Producers & Places to Discover

This year, we're joined by award-winning cider producers and local champions from across Herefordshire, bringing even more flavour, character and county pride to the celebration.

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Artistraw tour

Artistraw

Artistraw make wild fermented natural cider from fruit hand-picked from ancient, unsprayed traditional standard orchards which celebrate the terroir of the Welsh Marches. From naturally sparkling, to ancestral method these are beautifully presented wine-like ciders worthy of your finest glassware.

10% off when you buy a case (6x bottles) at their cidery shop in Clifford (HR3 5EZ).

 

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Cider apples

Butford Organics

Janet and Martin moved to Herefordshire in 1999 and set about realising a lifetime's ambition to produce food in a natural, nutritious and environmentally friendly way. This evolved into Butford Organics, a family-owned organic smallholding specialising in cider, perry, and apple juice.

 

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Cider break

Celtic Marches

Celtic Marches Beverages is one of the UK's largest self-sustaining single-estate cider producers based in Herefordshire and is proud of its genuine heritage, provenance and sustainability. Their ciders are proudly grown, picked, pressed and packaged in under five miles and our 200 acres of luscious orchards have been farmed for over 8 generations.
 
 
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Gwatkin Cider

Rooted in traditional methods on their family farm in Abbey Dore, Gwatkin Cider produces over 30 varieties of authentic, award-winning real ciders and perries. Crafted exclusively from whole pressed apples and pears, their full-flavoured range captures the pure, historic spirit of the Golden Valley. (Keep an eye out for an exclusive online discount code launching soon!)

 

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Hereford Beer House Refrigerator

Hereford Beer House

A haven for craft drink enthusiasts in the city centre, Hereford Beer House is an independent specialist retailer showcasing over 60 exceptional local and international craft ciders. Known for its curated shelf selection and passion for independent makers, it is an essential stop for anyone looking to discover rare single varieties or modern hop-infused pours.

 

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cider museum

Museum of Cider

Housed in the historic 1888 Bulmer’s factory in Hereford, the Museum of Cider immerses visitors in the fascinating heritage of the County's favourite drink through ancient presses, historic glassware, and interactive exhibits. 

Stop by the museum shop from 15–19 September (10:30 AM – 4:30 PM) to enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on exceptional local ciders from Little Pomona, Butford Organics, and Cwm Maddoc.

 

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bottles of orgasmic cider

The Orgasmic Cider Company

Nestled in the heart of Herefordshire's golden orchards, The Orgasmic Cider Company crafts traditional, unadulterated ciders and perries using 100% fresh-pressed local fruit. By blending time-honoured cider-making techniques with a passion for organic orchard heritage, this eco-minded producer yields bold, authentic flavours that celebrate the raw character of the Marches countryside.

 

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Pips Cider

Pips Cider

Pips Cider is a family-run craft cider producer in the beautiful Golden Valley, making cider from the fruit of our own traditional orchard in Dorstone. Our story began when, after years of selling our apples to other producers, we decided in 2010 to keep the fruit and make our own cider. Today, we handcraft 100% apple juice cider from seven traditional varieties, using no artificial colourings or flavourings. Our orchard, planted over 66 years ago, is at the heart of everything we do – from the apples we grow to the cider in your glass. Discover more about the story behind Pips Cider on our website, and visit our Facebook page for our latest news, events and award-winning results.

5% off online purchases using discount code CiderWeek26 at checkout (pipscider.com).

 

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Ross cider bottle being held up against apple tree

Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry | The Yew Tree Inn at Peterstow

Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Co's pub, The Yew Tree Inn at Peterstow, is open every day from midday during Craft Cider Week. Ross Cider Co produce natural cider and perry using only whole juice and allowing natural fermentation, with a focus on showcasing single variety ciders and perries. Bottles and draught cider can be bought to takeaway in the Cider Shop, behind the pub, open every day from midday - with a choice of 60+ bottles. The Ross Cider bar team will be happy to talk through the cider and perry range with you.

10% off when you buy six bottles or more from the Cider Shop at the Yew Tree Inn, HR9 6JZ.

 

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Woodside Lodges

Set amidst peaceful countryside, Woodside Lodges offers the ultimate rustic getaway for Cider Week travellers looking to unwind in nature. Camp in their historic Cidermill field, complete with a beautifully restored cider mill on display, and enjoy access to on-site wild swimming facilities after a day of orchard tours and tastings.

 

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Illustration of cider and apples

 

Get Involved!

We're looking for more cider champions and enthusiasts to join our list of partners this year. Whether you're a cidermaker or a local business with an event idea that could work alongside our campaign lineup, please get in touch with us today.

Email: James at projectofficer@herefordshirecountybid.co.uk