Their story
Gwatkin Cider is a small, family-run cider and perry producer based at Moorhampton Park Farm in Abbey Dore, in Herefordshire's Golden Valley, making cider and perry there for many years. Named varieties used include Yarlington Mill, Kingstone Black, Foxwhelp, Norman and Stoke Red. The farm shop sells the full range of around 35 ciders and perries alongside local beers, and the site also has a restaurant, a tasting room and an event space. Beyond cider and perry, Gwatkin also distils and blends spirits including Apple Jack and damson and plum port.
Apples and pears they nameYarlington Mill, Kingstone Black, Foxwhelp, Norman, Stoke Red
What they make
- Cloudy Cider traditional style
- Original Cider dry
- Golden Valley Cider flagship blend
- Farmhouse Perry pear-based
- Apple Jack apple spirit
- Damson Port fruit fortified drink
Visiting
Farm shop at Moorhampton Park Farm, stocking the full range of around 35 ciders and perries plus local beers
Tastings: Yes. Restaurant on site. Also has a tasting room, event space and the Red Cow campsite, used for the farm's own events.
Where to buy
- Online, direct from the maker gwatkincider.co.uk
- At the farm or cidery When open
Their events
Runs its own events at Moorhampton Park Farm, including the Down On The Farm festival, a Vintage and Country Fair, bonfire nights, games nights and burger nights. Dates are on the cider's website.