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Cider Museum and King Offa Distillery » Further Information

In the heart of the apple growing county of Herefordshire the Cider Museum explores the history of traditional cider and perry making worldwide.

A walk through the Museum reveals the story of cidermaking: from growing and harvesting the fruit to milling, pressing, and fermenting the juice - and even distilling the cider into brandy. The King Offa Distillery is a working exhibit, producing Cider Brandy, Apple Aperitif and Cider Liqueur on site.

See the traditional farm cider house, the travelling cidermaker's portable equipment, the Champagne Cider cellars, the Vat House, the Cooper's Workshop, and the 19th century bottling machinery.

View the Pomonas - beautiful books dating from the 19th century, illustrating different varieties of apples and pears grown specifically for cider and perry making.

There is a regular programme of events and exhibitions, including the annual International Cider and Perry Competition in May and the Cidermaking Festival in October, a weekend celebrating cider and the apple, with demonstrations of traditional cidermaking, coopering, beekeeping and many activities for all the family. All under cover.

New galleries for 2005 include a display of 19th century watercolours illustrating different varieties of apples and pears and an exhibition of 18th century cider flutes.

Guided tours and ploughmans lunches may be booked in advance.

Enjoy free tastings of distillery products and browse in the gift shop