Burrow Hill Cider Farm, Cider farm in Somerset, England
Burrow Hill Cider Farm is a working farm and distillery at the foot of Burrow Hill in Somerset, England, overlooking the flat wetlands of the Somerset Levels. The site includes orchards planted with heritage apple varieties and a distillery that produces both cider and apple brandy.
The farm has been producing cider for generations, but it was only in 1989 that it received the first full distilling license granted by UK Customs and Excise for this type of operation in over a century. That license allowed the farm to legally distill apple brandy, a step that changed the scale and scope of what was made on the site.
The farm sits in Somerset, a county long associated with apple growing, and the orchards here still contain old varieties that have largely disappeared elsewhere. Walking among the trees gives a real sense of how closely this part of England has always been tied to the land.
The farm is set in the countryside and is easiest to reach by car, as public transport to this part of Somerset is very limited. It is worth checking opening times or arranging a visit in advance, since the site is a working production farm and not always open to drop-in visitors.
Every year the farm runs a Cider Bus at the Glastonbury Festival, serving their drinks directly on the festival grounds. The bus has become a familiar fixture for many festival-goers who seek it out year after year.
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