The Museum of Cider

Did you know that cider has been at the heart of Herefordshire since Tudor times?

The Museum of Cider reveals how this national drink was made and how important it has been to the communities who made it.

There’s far more to the museum than first meets the eye, and no wonder – it’s housed in the Bulmer’s 1889 cidermaking factory with large cellars underneath. The original ‘’champagne cider cellars’’ are very atmospheric, displaying over ten thousand bottles in racks where the “Méthode Champenoise” was first applied to cider in 1905. Other parts of the cellars contain a cooper’s work-shop, vat house and bottling hall with oral histories. A highlight of the collection are the stunning 19th century watercolours of cider apples and perry pears. Temporary exhibitions add changing themes to the displays and show how apples continue to inspire us today.

Now open on Sundays, so come to the historic city of Hereford and immerse yourself in the culture by visiting us.

Children go free to the museum with a paying adult! There are plenty of events held at the museum throughout the year – check the website for more details : www.cidermuseum.co.uk/events/

The museum is an independent charity and by visiting you help us to preserve the fascinating story of cider and Herefordshire for the future. To find out about borrowing our new sensory backpacks (with fidget toys, noise cancelling earphones etc) see our website for further details.

See the website for opening times & events taking place at the Museum.