Blossomtime is an annual special springtime opportunity to enjoy the lovely countryside and orchards of the Marcle Ridge in Herefordshire, where local orchards are famous both for their cider fruit and their dessert and culinary fruit. This is normally the peak of the blossom season so the trees can look spectacular.
Blossomtime operates over several venues in Putley and Aylton and is centred around Putley Parish Hall where there is car parking, tickets, information, guided walks and refreshments. To the north is Dragon Orchard, the location for cider enthusiasts where the entries in the Cider and Perry Trials will be on show and available for tasting. There will be cider, perry and apple juice sales along with entertainment throughout the day. To the south is Birchley, home of Skittery Apple Juice and Cider. Here you can explore the orchards, view the equipment used in cider and juice making and be able to purchase apple juice and cider straight from the farm.
All venues are within easy walking distance of each other but there is also a tractor and trailer service running between all venues between 10am and 5pm both days.
Details of other activities will appear over the next few weeks so keep checking for updates.