🌟 Introducing our Orchard Walks this Spring 🌸🌼
As part of @britishciderweek we are inviting you all to head on over to the Orchard for a stroll amongst the blossom.
Bring some wellies and head out there free of charge. Dogs are welcome but please keep them on a lead.
Follow the signposts for a 20 min walk, or stop for a sip of cider along the way!
Join us for an exclusive tour of the award-winning Cranborne Chase Cider! In celebration of British Cider Week 2025, we’re offering a special discounted opportunity to dive into the cider-making process with those who know it best. From the roots to the blossoming fruit, and from press to product, we’ll share our passion for this time-honoured tradition. And, to top it off, you’ll get to sample our ciders and enjoy a tasty ploughman’s lunch, all while surrounded by the beautiful Cranborne Chase National Landscape.
We are
offering 2 sessions for this tour:
Sat 26th April 2025 at 11am
Sun 27th April 2025 at 11am
The tour kicks off with a 1-mile guided walk, suitable for all ages, around the heart of our cider-making activities at the farm. Bill will take you through the orchard, which has been newly planted and carefully nurtured, just behind the cider mill. He’ll discuss different apple varieties and orchard management techniques (and we bet you won’t be able to name all the apple types native to the UK!).
Next, we’ll head to the cider mill, where Bill will explain how he creates our range of ciders and apple juices. Ever wondered if we press cider year-round? You’ll find out during this part of the tour!
To wrap up the experience, join us in our newly built ‘tasting room,’ where you’ll sample a variety of ciders (and/or apple juices) and enjoy a delicious cheese ploughman’s lunch prepared by the lovely Mrs. M (more details below).
Our Cranborne Chase Cider shop will be open all day for any additional purchases, and our team will be on hand to assist with any questions during your visit.
Please remember that, as the event involves both indoor and outdoor activities at a farm, it’s important to dress for the weather. Well-behaved children and dogs (on leads) are, of course, welcome!
The Details:
• Your ticket includes: 1 Tour, 1 Tasting (approximately 1 pint of 5% cider), and 1 Cheese Ploughman’s Lunch.
• The Cheese Ploughman’s lunch will include bread, cheese, salad, pickles, and chutney. All allergens will be listed on the day. A Vegan alternative is available on request. Please get in touch with any special dietary requirements.
• Free apple juice tasting is available for accompanying children. A child’s ploughman’s portion can be purchased separately with prior notice.
• Please note: If you’re unable to attend, kindly cancel your ticket as soon as possible to allow others to take your place.
We at Cranborne Chase Cider can’t wait to welcome you to our tour and share our love for cider-making in celebration of British Cider Week 2025.
Join us at our Dorset Cider Farm orchard’s for a guided tour to learn about the cider making process and sit and enjoy a in-depth tasting experience and take home your own stemmed glass. Finished with a slice of our legendary Cider Apple Cake.
Please join us for a tour around the home of Cranborne Chase Cider!
Firstly, Bill will show guests the new orchard planted behind the cider shed and talk about different types of apple and orchard management. Secondly, we’ll be taking a tour of the cider press shed and answering any questions about how he makes the different types of cider & apple juice.
The walk is around 1 mile, and suitable for all ages. On your return to The Original Cider Shack you’ll be able to sample a range of ciders (and apple juice) and relax in our outside seating area whilst enjoying your cheese ploughmans lunch.
The shop will be open for purchases and additional drinks throughout the course of the day. Book your ticket today!
Please dress accordingly for the weather. Well behaved dogs and children are welcome to attend. No minimum booking and half the price of our regular tour for British Cider Week! Your ticket includes: 1 x Tour, 1 x Tastings and 1 x Cheese Ploughman’s Lunch.
Please note: If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible as this will allow others to fill the spot.