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Cider Museum and King Offa Distillery

 

21 Ryelands Street, Hereford HR4 OLW

Tel: 01432 354207

website: www.cidermuseum.co.uk

In the heart of the apple growing county of Herefordshire, the Cider Museum explores the history of traditional cidermaking worldwide. Visit the reconstructed farm ciderhouse, the Champagne Cider cellars, the Vat House, and the Cooper's Workshop. See the Herefordshire `Pomonas' beautiful books dating from the 19th century which illustrate the varieties of cider apples and perry pears grown from earliest times to the present day. Sample the products made at our own King Offa Distillery Cider Brandy, Apple Aperitif and Cider Liqueur and visit our Gift Shop or enjoy refreshments at the Pomona Tea Room.

A Cider making Festival is held once a year, with various displays, stalls and competitions, including apple pressing for children, Westons Shire Horse and Dray, beekeeping display and the Master Cooper demonstrating the art of making barrels and casks. Under cover with free car and coach parking.

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