Their story
Hayles Fruit Farm is a third-generation family business on the edge of Winchcombe in the Cotswolds, with orchards dating back to 1880 and the farm itself established in 1938. Cider and apple juice production began in 1999, after a hailstorm brought down a large crop of apples and the farm started processing them rather than let them go to waste. Fruit is grown, pressed and bottled on the farm's own 134-acre site, including a Bramley tree and cobnuts surviving from the original 1880s planting. Alongside the Hayles and Badgers cider ranges and single-variety apple juices, the farm runs a shop, the Orchard Kitchen tearoom, a campsite, fishing, a nature trail and pick-your-own.
Own orchards across a 134-acre farm outside Winchcombe, some trees dating from the original 1880s planting (including a surviving Bramley and cobnuts still on view along the farm's Nature Trail).
Apples and pears they nameDabinett
What they make
- Hayles Orchard Press Cider still, traditional style
- Hayles Sparkling Vintage Cider sparkling
- Hayles Bramble Berry Cider fruit cider
- Hayles ZERO alcohol-free, 0.5%
- Badgers Bottom Mulled Cider mulled, seasonal
- Apple juice single-variety, several blends each season
Visiting
Farm shop on site selling own cider, apple juice and other local produce
Opening times, as they publish them: Daily 9am-5pm, closed Mondays
Orchard Kitchen tearoom on site. Also has a campsite, pick-your-own, fishing and a nature trail through the historic orchard.
Tours. Orchard walks with tastings offered; booking details are not published.
Where to buy
- Online, direct from the maker haylesfruitfarm.co.uk
- At the farm or cidery When open
Also sold at farmers' markets in Reading, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead and Newbury.
Their events
Seasonal events through the year, including a Halloween trail, an Easter trail, Christmas tree sales, and a wassail (next one due 16 January 2027).