Burrow Hill Cider Farm facts for kids
Burrow Hill Cider Farm is a special farm in Somerset, England. It sits at the bottom of Burrow Hill, looking out over the beautiful Somerset Levels. On clear days, you can see amazing views of most of South Somerset from the farm!
This farm is famous for making cider and other apple products using very old, traditional methods. They use big, traditional vats, which are like large containers, to make their cider. Every October, the farm celebrates "Apple Day." This is when apples are picked from local orchards, ready to be turned into delicious products. In 2003, Burrow Hill Cider Farm won a special award called the NFU Great British Food Award for their amazing products.
The Famous Cider Bus
Burrow Hill Cider Farm has a very cool 'Cider Bus' that visits the Glastonbury Festival. This bus is a fun way for them to share their unique apple products with people. They sell different apple-based drinks, including a warm, spiced apple drink that's popular at the festival.
Somerset Cider Brandy: A Special Apple Drink
Somerset Cider Brandy is a unique apple drink with a long history. Records show that a similar apple drink was made in this area as far back as 1678! Burrow Hill Farm started making a modern version of this special apple drink in 1987.
In 1989, something very important happened. The farm received the first official license in 150 years from the UK's HM Customs and Excise to make this strong apple drink. This meant Burrow Hill became the first legal place in Somerset in a long time to produce this traditional apple brandy. It's a big part of the farm's history and what makes it so special!
