Collection: Cider Farm Tasting Tours

Book an Orchard and Cider Tour

Experience the magic of the orchard.  Learn about the important role of bees in pollinating the apple blossom and have an opportunity to commune with nature in this stunningly beautiful orchard.

Explore some of the history and folklore behind cider and apple orchards.  Participate in the ancient orchard tradition of wassailling - where you make a huge, big NOISE to chase away any 'baddies' that might affect the trees and then invite in all the good spirits!

Discover how the apples grow, harvested and pressed. 

Then learn how we make our ciders, with a tour of the apple bay.   We currently use an old belt press that Oliver and our son Dante renovated.  It's very efficient.                      As back up, we have a hand built a very large hydraulic press, which has two 58 tonne rams and uses a traditional rack and cloth method.  We are also renovating an antique twin screw press dating back to 1863, the original apple press used on this farm.   Then an explanation of how the cider is made and a peek into the very up to date Cider Barn.

You're introduced to the beneficial properties of naturally fermented apple cider vinegar.  You even get to taste it!!

We finish with a guided tasting of our award-winning artisan ciders.  If the weather allows, we sit out in the sunshine in the Sculpture Garden, otherwise cosily indoors in the Tasting Room and shop.

Located near Bridport, Dorset, we run our Cider Farm tours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11.00am finishing approx 12.30 

For £15.00, not only do you get a Cider Farm tour, but also a guided Cider tasting and a stroll through the beautiful orchards and organic farm. You will learn more about how we make our delicious craft ciders right from our cider masters who are happy to answer your questions.

Enjoy a Ploughman`s Lunch with the finishing of the Cider Tasting from Oliver`s Kitchen.

A delicious Ploughman's lunch from Oliver's Kitchen, available after your Cider Tour and Tasting experience.  

It features a variety of cheeses such as Dorset Coastal Cheddar from Ford Farm,  a smoked Red cheese or Leicester and a soft cheese such as Brie or a goat cheese. Cider Sausage Rolls made fresh and warm, bun, salad, boiled eggs, Ham/Salami

Please let us know if you have any food intolerances or allergies, or if you are vegetarian

The photo below shows a 2 person Ploughman's lunch.  The cost is £12.50 per person per Ploughman's lunch.

The Orchard and Cider Tours run throughout the year.  Please do call in advance to book your place. Our telephone 01308 488382 and email dorsetnectar@live.co.uk