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.
Click on the map for printable copy of our 2026 Blossomtime flyer.
Our Venues
Putley Parish Hall
Birchley
Dragon Orchard
Blossomtime in previous years
Round and about over the Blossomtime weekend
Sorrel & Sage, Parkhold Cottage, Ledbury, HR8 2RA (Trumpet Crossroads) Tel:01531 826080 admin@sorrelandsage.co.uk Monday 09:00 to 16:00. Website. Dog-friendly tearooms & garden in a rural corner of Pixley parish. ///rates.stress.blindfold
The Nest, Little Verzons (HR8 2PZ) Relaxed family friendly café, local deli and much more (01531 670816) – plus next door Newent Plant Centre (01531 670121). 09:00 –17:00 (10:00 – 16:00 Sun). ///earpiece.celebrate.waters
Westons Cider Mill, Much Marcle (HR8 2NQ). Guided mill tours (charge applies) at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm. Cider Shop, Tea room, Children’s Play Area. 9am – 5pm (10am-5pm Sun) ///carver.kiosk.tummy
Nearby pubs
Trumpet Crossroads
Trumpet Inn ///porch.aimed.unhappily. 12noon to 4pm Sunday and Monday
Woolhope
Butchers Arms (daytime only Sun) ///employers.scooped.october
Crown Inn ///edits.kind.carbonate
Much Marcle
Royal Oak ///baker.debut.lifters,
Walwyn Arms ///tweed.majoring.sliders,
Scrumpy House Restaurant ///carver.kiosk.tummy,
Payments
While card readers have become much more common, we are still unable to take card payments at some locations. Cash is always acceptable. The nearest 24 hour ATMs are in Ledbury (Tesco and the Co-op).
Locations
For each location there is a What3Words link (prefixed ///). Click on this to show you the entrance to the location from the public road.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in most places. Sometimes a walk may be designated as a wildlife walk, in which case no dogs please as these disturb the wildlife. Also, no dogs (except assistance dogs) will be allowed in Putley Parish Hall as it is venue serving food.
Accommodation
Please see our accommodation page for links to local accommodation and visitor sites.