Herefordshire
Celtic Marches
Herefordshire
Celtic Marches are one of the UK’s largest self-sustaining cider producers. We grow, pick and press our own apples on the family farm. Known globally for our delicious, award-winning ciders and quirky names, we use our traditional skills and knowledge, complemented by modern techniques in our ‘Pip to Pint’ approach. We have full control over our craft, from the planting, to orchard maintenance, harvest to fermentation; our family is passionate to the core.
Our full range is gluten free and suitable for vegans!
Wyer Croft is home to Celtic Marches. With 200 acres of cider apple orchards, developed over seven generations, we are a self-sustaining craft cider firm producing up to 3 million litres a year. Our luscious lined orchards are filled with eight cider tree varieties. Each chosen for their growth and taste profiles, we blend these to create our international award-winning ciders.
Our family farm is home to more than just our luscious orchards, it’s also where you’ll find our commercial press and storage tanks. Depending on the variety and season, we press 5-8 tonnes an hour and our juice yield is between 650-780 litres a tonne. A hot summer will produce high sugar/low juice whilst a wet season will deliver low sugar/high juice. A hot wet summer is always hoped for on the farm but good ol’ British weather is never easily predicted!
One of the major advantages of being a family run cider maker is the control. We have full control from pip to pint. We grow, pick and press on site. From our 200 acres of cider apple orchards we blend with precision. We pride ourselves on quality, provenance and traceability as well as sustainability. Awarded PGI status, you can be assured that only Herefordshire apples are used in this craft cider. We do not need to ‘buy in’ apples, nor do we use concentrate. We know exactly what variety of cider apples we use, how they have been cared for and how to get the best results from them.
Cider production is an art form. Our traditional skills and knowledge are now complemented by modern techniques, from the planting, to our orchard maintenance, harvest to fermentation. The family commitment to the business, top to bottom, is unquestionable. We offer consistent quality and award-winning taste profiles with a key focus and ability to adapt with changing trends. We stay true to our craft and are dedicated to working with our farmscape, never against it.
Our rare position is a result of over 100 years and numerous generations that have dedicated themselves to the orchards and hop fields. Our production miles are low, with both our growth and production based on the family farm. Celtic Marches’ sister company, Marches Bottling and Packaging is less than 5 miles away, maintaining our aim to reduce our production impact on the environment.
Our bold, strong female branding stands out from the norm and is reflective of the women behind this slick operation. With large scale production abilities, the female majority team has been selected by Director, Susan Vaughan for their skills, passion for quality and consistent drive for a premium craft cider. Shaking off the traditional approach to cider branding, each of the core range has a woman’s name, all with a different character and taste. The female strength of the company and its branding is a far cry from what the cider industry has been used to.
Our family farm is home to more than just our luscious orchards, it’s also where you’ll find our commercial press and storage tanks. Depending on the variety and season, we press 5-8 tonnes an hour and our juice yield is between 650-780 litres a tonne. A hot summer will produce high sugar/low juice whilst a wet season will deliver low sugar/high juice. A hot wet summer is always hoped for on the farm but good ol’ British weather is never easily predicted!
One of the major advantages of being a family run cider maker is the control. We have full control from pip to pint. We grow, pick and press on site. From our 200 acres of cider apple orchards we blend with precision. We pride ourselves on quality, provenance and traceability as well as sustainability. Awarded PGI status, you can be assured that only Herefordshire apples are used in this craft cider. We do not need to ‘buy in’ apples, nor do we use concentrate. We know exactly what variety of cider apples we use, how they have been cared for and how to get the best results from them.
Cider production is an art form. Our traditional skills and knowledge are now complemented by modern techniques, from the planting, to our orchard maintenance, harvest to fermentation. The family commitment to the business, top to bottom, is unquestionable. We offer consistent quality and award-winning taste profiles with a key focus and ability to adapt with changing trends. We stay true to our craft and are dedicated to working with our farmscape, never against it.
Our rare position is a result of over 100 years and numerous generations that have dedicated themselves to the orchards and hop fields. Our production miles are low, with both our growth and production based on the family farm. Celtic Marches’ sister company, Marches Bottling and Packaging is less than 5 miles away, maintaining our aim to reduce our production impact on the environment.
Our bold, strong female branding stands out from the norm and is reflective of the women behind this slick operation. With large scale production abilities, the female majority team has been selected by Director, Susan Vaughan for their skills, passion for quality and consistent drive for a premium craft cider. Shaking off the traditional approach to cider branding, each of the core range has a woman’s name, all with a different character and taste. The female strength of the company and its branding is a far cry from what the cider industry has been used to.
Latest Updates
02/10/24: Mulled Ciders are here! Available in 75cl bottles, 10L & 20L BIBs Read More
We are fast approaching our favourite time of year – the festive period! And with that comes Christmas markets, social get-togethers, work parties and all the other things that come together to make Christmas and New Year such a memorable time of year. It is also the perfect excuse to depart with your year-round tipples and enjoy mulled drinks – and not just mulled wine, mulled cider is growing in popularity.
Mulled cider isn’t a new phenomenon. Cider may be associated with hot summer days, but mulled cider has a long history in Britain that dates back many centuries. In fact, you can trace it back to Wassail, a pagan ceremony which toasted apple trees and beckoned in the start of spring.
New for 2024, we at Celtic Marches have created four brand new mulled cider delights. Sugar Plum, Gingerbread, Whisky & Orange Toddy and Apple & Cinnamon. Available in 75cl Bottles, 10 litre and 20 litre boxes, there is a size to suite every venue, big or small.
Gingerbread Mulled Cider 3.4%
Apple cider pleasantly sweetened with spicy notes of ginger and sweet caramel
Apple & Cinnamon Mulled Cider 3.4%
Juicy apple cider, warm spiced cinnamon, with notes of pastry, vanilla and caramel gives warmth on the palate
Sugar Plum Mulled Cider 3.4%
Apple cider and jammy flavour with hint of berries and lightly spiced, this tipple has a rich purple hue
Whisky & Orange Mulled Cider 3.4%
Spicy with subtle sweet orange and a smoky orange whisky aroma. Packs a punch with flavour and complexity that blends effortlessly with the cider apples
10/10/24: Celtic Marches have added 1 product to the site Read More
Celtic Marches have added 1 products to the site. These products are:
- Abrahalls AD Dry (30litre(s) Polykeg (without bag))
03/10/24: Celtic Marches have added 1 product to the site Read More
Celtic Marches have added 1 products to the site. These products are:
- Nell Gwynne Mulled Cider (BBE 19th October 2024) (20litre(s) Bag in Box)