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their beautiful holiday cottage, perhaps the A great brew
uniquely quirky Cider Shack with outside Producing around 1.5million pints annually,
bath, or to their brand new approved Ludlow Brewery creates fresh, sessionable
caravan/motorhome pitch. beers with great aromas and fl avours, from
tygwyncider.co.uk its restored railway shed taproom, open
7 days a week. Book a behind-the-scenes
Way back when tour to get up close to the equipment,
Since 1878 and still today, the Weston learn about the history of the brewery, and
family has produced Westons Cider from how beer is made - from Mash to Cask,
their Much Marcle farm and plant. On a tour followed by tutored tasting of the core
see the UK’s largest collection of oak cider range of six hand-crafted cask conditioned
vats, hear home spun stories and observe ales. Conveniently close to Ludlow Station,
the modern commercial cider production there’s no arguing about who will drive.
of this producer of internationally-known ludlowbrewery.co.uk
brands like Henry Westons, Stowfords Press Fancy a challenge? The Hereford Bull
and Mortimers Orchard. After your tutored Trail helps you get to know Hereford city,
tasting, shop your favourites in the retail and its pubs and bars, as you try local
barn and grab lunch in their Scrumpy ciders and beers (soft drinks available)
House restaurant. with friendly landlords and bar staff to
westons-cider.co.uk provide recommendations, directions and,
Built on the original Bulmers factory site, importantly, stamp your trail card so you
The Museum of Cider, on the edge of can get a free Bull Trail t-shirt!
Hereford City celebrates the county’s herefordcitylife.co.uk
heritage as the largest producer of the
UK’s cider, showcasing memorabilia and
the traditional methods and equipment
of yesteryear production, which some of
the 100 regional artisan producers still
use today. Shop a wide range of local
craft ciders and gifts, and get snacks and
refreshments in the adjoining tearooms.
Open Tues-Sun with groups welcome.
cidermuseum.co.uk
cidermuseum.co.uk

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