British Cider Week (14-22 April) is a collaboration of cider makers, retailers and venues from across the United Kingdom to celebrate the depth and diversity of the drink. The week is packed with events and activities involving a wide range of producers, from new young start-ups to traditional producers with generations of heritage.

For more information, visit https://britishciderweek.org.uk/ or contact info@britishciderweek.org.uk.

 

CraftCon 2023, 13-14 April

Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Two days of interactive workshops and seminars featuring more than 20 speakers and panellists presenting on a range of topics, from orchard techniques and discussions on cider making to business practice presentations.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/craftcon-2023/

 

Ross Cider on Tour, 14-23 April

Touring venues across the UK and even Brussels, Albert Johnson of Ross of Wye Cider will be showcasing his range, providing a professional insight into the innovative keg-conditioning process and discuss apple varieties.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/ross-cider-on-tour/

 

Stones Cider, 14 April, 9am-3pm

Shepton Mallet Market Place, Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AZ

Meet Alan Stone of Stones Cider at Shepton Mallet Friday Market for the chance to sample and purchase the artisan producer’s award-winning range and learn about the drink's history.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/stones-cider/

 

Cider and Donuts, 14 April, 10am-5pm

London Cider House, Borough Market Kitchen, Jubilee, London, SE1 9AG

Landrace Bakery and Oliver’s Cider and Perry will be hosting a cider and doughnut session dedicated to a delicious food and drink pairing. Enjoy fresh donuts and live cider at the London Cider House in Borough Market until the doughnuts run out.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/cider-and-donuts/

 

Orchard Tour & Tasting, 15 & 22 April, 11am-2pm

Harry's Cider Littlefield Lane, Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9NS

Enjoy a behind the scenes view of Harry’s Cider with an in-depth tour of the Somerset cidery. Learn about the apple harvest and how the trees are cared for with a walk around the orchard, then see how the cider is made and matured in the tank room. The tours, lasting around two hours, will be accompanied by a full tasting of the producer’s range with a pairing of a vintage local cheddar.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/harrys-orchard-tour-tasting/

 

Live Music in the Orchards, 15 April, 11am-5pm

Somerset Cider Brandy, Burrow Hill, Burrow Way, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BU

Hillbilly six-piece band, snakeSNAKEsnake will be entertaining with their “scrumpy and western” songs in the Somerset Cider Brandy’s orchard.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/live-music-in-the-orchards/

 

Cider Shed & Orchard Walking Tour, 15 & 16 April, 3.30pm-6.30pm

Cranborne Chase Cider, Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8DH

Explore the home of Cranborne Chase Cider with a tour of the orchard, cider shed and surrounding countryside. Over the course of a three-mile walk, guests will learn how different types of cider and apple juice are made. The tour will also include tastings and a cheese ploughman’s lunch.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/cider-shed-orchard-walking-tour/

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Cider Tour, Cheese Matching & New Release Tasting, 16 April, 2.30pm-4.30pm

Little Pomona, Brook House Farm, Avenbury Lane, Bromyard, HR7 4LB

Little Pomona opens its doors for a tour and tasting experience. Starting with a welcome drink, visitors will discover the Brook House Farm’s Garden Orchard, mini vineyard and young quince orchard, before going behind the scenes into the cidery to see how Little Pomona produces and matures its cider. The tour concludes with a tutored tasting of its ciders and perries, expertly matched with cheese by Neals Yard Dairy.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/cider-tour-cheese-matching-new-release-tasting/

 

Cider and Cider Apple Heritage, 16 April, 2.30pm-4.30pm

Kingsbury Episcopi Community Centre Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, TA12 6BG

A series of talks and lectures about cider and its apple heritage with an introduction by Matilda Temperley. Liz Copas will discuss Lost Orchards: Rediscovering Old Cider Apples and James Crowden will present Somerset Cider – Ancient & Modern. The seminars will feature samples of cider using apples from Kingsbury Episcopi.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/cider-and-cider-apple-heritage/

 

Westminster Cider Tasting, 18 April, noon-4pm

Palace of Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA

An opportunity for MPs to taste a range of British ciders, to meet National Association of Cidermakers members and to discuss aspects of the industry.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/westminster-cider-tasting/

 

Cider Planet Book Launch, 19 April, 4pm-9pm

Hereford Cider Museum Pomona Place, Hereford, HR4 0EF

Cider maker and author, Claude Jolicoeur, will be visiting the UK to launch his latest book Cider Planet. The new title shines a light on the producers, practices and unique traditions of craft cider and perry from around the world.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/cider-planet-book-launch/

 

Tour of the Barrels, 19 April, 6.30pm-8pm

Sandford Orchards, The Ciderworks, Commonmarsh Lane, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1HU

An rare opportunity to visit the Sandford Orchards’ cellar. This chance happens only once a year and lucky visitors can expect to taste firm favourites before they are bottled, rare ciders straight from the wood and even versions which may never see the light of day. This is a chance to learn what the cider makers are looking for when they are creating blends and to discover the different flavours as they mature. The tour will include tastings with complimentary cheese and charcuterie boards and will conclude with a question-and-answer session with the Sandford Orchard principal cider makers. 

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/tour-of-the-barrels/

 

Hop Inn Cider Take-Over, 19 April, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Hop Inn, 122 North Street, London, RM11 1SU

Award-winning producer Albert Johnson from Ross on Wye Cider will be presenting an evening of his ciders and perries at CAMRA’s Cider & Perry Pub of the Year the Hop Inn.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/hop-inn-cider-take-over/

 

Guided Cider and Cheese Tasting, 20, 21 and 22 April, 5pm-7pm

Hogan's Cider Unit 2, Lower Barn Buildings, Haselor, Alcester, B49 6GB

Take part in an evening of cider and cheese tasting. Hogan’s ciders and perries will be paired with a selection of cheeses from Hillers farm shop, and a talk about the cidery commences from 5.30pm.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/guided-cider-and-cheese-tasting/

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Tour and tasting at Burrow Hill, 21 April, 11am-12.30pm

Somerset Cider Brandy, Burrow Hill, Burrow Way, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BU

Take part in a 90-minute orchard walk, tour and tasting at Burrow Hill and Somerset Cider Brandy.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/tour-and-tasting-at-burrow-hill/

 

Greendale Farm Shop Tasting, 21 April, 11am-1pm

Greendale Farm Shop Sidmouth Road, Farringdon, Devon, EX5 2JU

Try a variety of Sandford Orchard’s award-winning ciders at the GreenDale Farm Shop, including Sandford Reserve and the new Devon Rosé blush cider.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/greendale-farm-shop-tasting/

 

The Uninhibited Joys of Cheese & Cider, 21 April, 3pm-5pm

Oliver’s Cider House Moorhouse Farm, Ocle Pychard, Herefordshire, HR1 3QZ

A cheese and cider pairing with Oliver’s Ciders and Perry and special guests. Tickets will be available from Eventbrite.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/joys-of-cheese-cider/

 

Tour and Tasting with David Sheppy, 21 April, 6pm-9.30pm

Sheppys House of Cider, Three Bridges, Bradford-on-Tone, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1ER

Learn all about Sheppy’s Cider with a guided tour from David Sheppy himself. The behind-the-scenes tour will include a visit to the orchards, vat houses and press house. Participants will be treated to a tutored tasting selection of Sheppy’s ciders. A ploughman’s meal is included with the tour and the event will concluded with a question-and-answer session.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/tour-and-tasting-with-david-sheppy/

 

Cider Bus Saturday in the Orchard, 22 April, 11am-5pm

Somerset Cider Brandy, Burrow Hill, Burrow Way, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BU

Come along for cider and apple cocktails in the orchards of Burrow Hill. Food will also be available.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/cider-bus-saturday-in-the-orchard/

 

Walk, Talk & Taste, 22 April, 2pm-4pm

Greggs Pit Cider & Perry, B4024, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NL

Take part in a guided walk through traditional orchards managed for craft cider and perry production and nature conservation. Visitors will see perry pear trees that are more than 300 years old, including the mother tree of the Gregg’s Pit variety. Enjoy tastings of draught and bottled products made on-site too.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/walk-talk-taste/

 

Tour and Tasting, 22 April, 6pm-8.30pm

Sandford Orchards, The Cider Works, Commonmarsh Lane, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1HU

See how the award-winning Sandford Orchards Cider is made, with a behind-the-scenes look at the Cider Works. Round off the experience with a cider tasting, pizza dinner and question-and-answer session.

https://britishciderweek.org.uk/event/tour-and-tasting/