The Cornish Cyder Farm

Not bad for an hours visit

24 May 08, 16:34 As expected

We visited The Cornish Cyder Farm mainly because it was a free attraction which was fairly close to Hayle where we were staying on holiday.

The farm site itself was small but they provided a tractor tour of the vast orchards and also a tour of the farm site itself.

It was interesting having a look around the site. You are able to actually see where they prepare the and brew the cider, have a look to see how they make many varieties of local jams, chutneys and mustards including testing all the varieties they have for sale (there must have been about 30 odd varieties of jam, some with hints of brandy, lots of different chutneys and also Cider Apple Sauce - yum!).

In the farm shop you are able to try a wide range of tipples including their cider, apple juice (for those who are driving, teetotal or just too young for the cider) and also a few different wines and spirits.

Once you've tried the actual produce itself you're able to buy some of the produce to take home, plus a variety of other nicknacks including fridge magnets, stickers and even little cider glasses.

It was worth a visit, although we only managed to last an hour there, it was free to get in (the tour and tractor rides were a couple of quid per person) and we were able to sample and buy some authentic Cornish cider.