Little Cider Press Company
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The turn of the screw: Nigel & Deborah Davies show how cider is made -
The youth of today: all ages are welcome to help in the harvest -
Gathering in the fruit: the first step for Little Cider Press Company -
All squared up: apple pomace ready ready for the pressing -
The first juice is the sweetest: pressing pomace -
The final result
Features
Tours
Wheelchair Access
Dog Friendly
Harvest Days
Tour details
Little Cider Press Company does not offer tours as such, but when pressing is taking place in the autumn, everyone is welcome to get involved. There is no minimum age, but young children will need supervision.
Wheelchair access
Since the pressing takes place outside, access for wheelchairs should be fine.
Course details
Cider Enthusiast Day
For those who want to learn to make traditional farmhouse cider, but don't have any trees of their own.
Up to 10 people.
Opening times
September-November
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm
Closed
When no fruit available
Prices
Charges depend on the event in question.
If you are bringing fruit for pressing, the cost is £35 per 25 litre container, but see website for further details.
Cider Enthusiast Day: £65
Includes lunch of locally-made produce, 2 bottles of apple juice, 12 litres of cider for fermenting at home.
Get in Touch
Tel: 01531 670713
Email: djhdavies@aol.com
www.littleciderpress.co.uk
Deborah and Nigel Davies' Little Cider Press Company is what it says on the tin: a mobile cider press that travels to where the apples or pears are when necessary to do the pressing. "Make your own cider with us," Deborah tells DrinkBritain.com, adding that they can help supply the minimum 50kg fruit (two potato sacks) needed if you don't have quite enough.
With their extensive experience of making artisanal cider, Deborah and Nigel also offer advice to others intent on creating fine cider and perry.
Annual events
- Big Apple Harvestime – each year Little Cider Press organise events for both days, often including a pressing at The Crown Inn pub in Woolhope.
Eco-friendly initiatives
- Each cider maker takes their waste pulp home for compost – or for pig or cattle feed
- Customers are encouraged to re-use their cider containers the next year
Public Transport
Train: Ledbury, 7 miles
Trade bodies
Three Counties Cider & Perry Association
