Big Apple Blossom Time

Description

The seven parishes  of the Marcle Ridge in Herefordshire celebrate their heritage of orchards, apples and pears, cider and perry in May and October, blossom time and harvest.  Walks and talks through the orchards and the opportunity to sample the cider, perry and apple juice from the previous autumn.

Here is a special springtime opportunity to enjoy the lovely countryside and orchards of the Marcle Ridge area of Herefordshire, where local orchards are famous both for their cider fruit and their dessert and culinary fruit.

The events are based around a grand cider tasting in Putley Village Hall, where you will find an array of traditional ciders and perries from Herefordshire and surrounding counties, together with some of the cider makers for you to meet. The cider and perry makers will have taken part in our annual Cider and Perry Trials, which take place the same weekend.

Blossomtime is not just for cider enthusiasts, there are also apple juices to taste.  You can enjoy a walk through the orchards around Putley, with or without a guide, then refresh yourselves with excellent homemade food.

Walk across the orchards to Aylton to visit the refurbished Manorial Barn and Aylton Church,