Monkland Cheese Dairy

Discover the secrets and skills of an Artisan Cheesemaker

Enjoy an eye-opening and mouthwatering day of cheesemaking, learn about every stage of the production of hard and soft cheeses at Monkland Cheese Dairy.

Your cheesemaker and guide for the day have a wealth of experience as an Artisan producer for over 18 years and as a retailer of the finest British and continental cheeses for 25 years in her chain of Mousetrap Cheese Shops (1987-2012).

Whether a group or just a total cheese enthusiast the day can be tailored to your needs. It’s a hands-on tour so you will actually be making the cheese! A ploughman’s lunch is provided for you as well as afternoon tea and tea and coffee breaks throughout the day. Afterwards your own handmade cheese will be matured on site by the professionals and mailed to you when it is ready to be gobbled up. 

The Chase Distillery Tour

Experience the award-winning range of spirits

Chase Distillery is a family-owned British Field to Bottle distillery, creating fine spirits from their farm in Herefordshire. The Chase family has a passion for farming and distill from scratch, taking 250 glorious Herefordshire potatoes to make every bottle.

Why not visit Chase Distillery, just four miles from Hereford City center, where you can unlock some of the secrets and skills that go into creating their award-winning range of spirits on one of their unique tour and tasting experiences. Your expert guide will talk you through everything from traditional mashing, fermenting, and distilling processes to how each bottle is finished by hand.

After the tour, why not try some delicious cocktails at The Offa Bar. Our Head Mixologist, Henry, will be on hand to shake up your favorite cocktail or serve you the perfect G&T.

Westons Cider Mill Tour

Discover award-winning ciders at Westons Cider Mill

Westons Cider Mill has been lovingly produced in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle for nearly 140 years and is still independently owned by the same family.

Find out how the cider magic happens with a tour and tutored tasting experience. Enter the courtyard and converted farm buildings, and you’ll find the Scrumpy House Restaurant, Orchard Tea Rooms, and Cider Shop.