Harvest Happenings

Craft Cider Week, 13 to 20 Sept

Sample superlative cider in the spiritual home of the apple by visiting our artisan producers for tours, tastings and orchard strolls.

Craft Cider Week is a chance to experience our orchards at their finest, learn our cider secrets and sample last year’s vintages in the very places they were grown and pressed.

Plan your Trip

The Art of the Label

12th July - 1st October 2025

Labels are there to attract and to inform, but they can also contain the philosophy of the cider maker, showing their values, aspirations and the beauty of cider. This exhibition showcases four makers who use art rather than text to convey their messages, hosted at the Cider Museum.

Autumn Nature Journalling

11 October - 12 October 2025

Beginning with a nature walk within the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty, the course will focus on developing creative techniques to produce a personal nature journal.

Malvern Autumn Show

26 September - 28 September 2025

The UK’s largest harvest festival, and a highlight of the season. Offering up an apple cart load of harvest fun, from the famous CANNA UK Giant Vegetables Championship to the RHS Flower Show, visitors will be treated to a celebration of the autumn.

Hergest Croft Gardens Autumn Plant Fair

12 October 2025

This annual Herefordshire fair marks the end of the county's horticultural season. The event features over 55 exhibitors selling rare plants and shrubs, garden accessories, and handmade crafts. Enjoy a wide selection of artisan foods and drinks while exploring the 70-acre gardens and their beautiful autumn colors.

Murder Mystery Night & Dinner

17 October 2025

Step into the shadows of Lyde Court for a night of mystery, intrigue, and deadly secrets in Fatal Eclipse of the Heart. As a rare solar eclipse casts an eerie glow over the historic manor, a tragic love story takes a sinister turn when a body is discovered. With tension rising and suspects lurking in every corner, it’s up to you to uncover the truth before the night is through. Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner, all while you gather clues and interact with the suspects throughout the evening.

Halloween at Ralph Court Gardens

4 October - 2 November 2025

Prepare for a truly unique Halloween experience at Ralph Court Gardens, where special visual effects come together to create a captivating and immersive atmosphere. During your visit, beyond the daytime characters, you'll encounter the delightful singing pumpkin trio and the shy ghosts, adding extra fun and spookiness to your journey.

Couple looking over map with cider in hands

Bike the Cider Circuits

Planning your next adventure? Get the bikes ready and visit Herefordshire's cider country on two wheels this autumn. With three circular routes linking cideries in the north, south and west of the county, you've got nearly 150 miles of peaceful backroads and stunning scenery to explore. We've made sure to include plenty of great pubs and coffee spots along the way too.

Explore the Museum of Cider

Pop along to Hereford's Museum of Cider to uncover a fascinating collection of national importance, set in the old Bulmer's factory. With champagne cider cellars dating back to 1889, and a vast collection of artefacts and oddities, there's so much to explore. Book a tour to learn from the museum's friendly guides, or take it at your own pace - either way, it's a wonderful place to get engrossed in the social and cultural history of this iconic rural product.

Tour Our Terroir

Our cider is the stuff of legend but you'll discover a thriving wine scene here too. Visit our vineyards, take tutored tastings and stroll our wine walks.

Top 7 Cideries by Bus

Take a trip by bus to our fantastic cider producers. Sit back, soak up our gorgeous landscapes and get ready to delight your tastebuds.

Plan your trip

Walk Big Apple Country

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Herefordshire Trail with a short and easy hiking adventure! Start in characterful Ledbury, thread through apple orchards and tiny hamlets before treading the heights of Marcle Ridge.

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Feast on the Harvest

Glorious places to eat this autumn, from eating at a cider farm to restaurants which specialise in seasonal, locally-sourced cooking,

Cider Sleepovers

Stay in an apple-scented orchard or on a cider farm, with options for wild swimmers and digital detoxers, through to large groups and vintage fans.

Local Flavours

Find the real flavours of Herefordshire's flavours by visiting our delis and farm shops which showcase favourite regional producers alongside emerging local artisan brands.

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