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Cider Farm Portadown, Co. Armagh

Long Meadow Cider

A working orchard tour in Armagh's apple country — see the cider pressing and bottling, taste craft ciders and apple juice, and finish with warm apple tart.

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Selected SaturdaysMar–Oct, 11am–12.30
~£39.50adult · under-5s free
PortadownDrumnasoo, BT62
~90 minThe tour
Older kids+Best for
OutdoorsWorking orchard
On-siteFarm parking
~£39.50Adult

A proper working-orchard experience in Armagh's apple country — walk the orchard, watch the cider pressing and bottling, taste the craft ciders and fresh apple juice, and finish with hot tea and warm apple tart and cream. A lovely grown-up-and-older-kids morning.

  • What you'll do — a guided tour of a working apple orchard, the cider pressing and bottling, and the cold storage, with tastings along the way.
  • Tastings included — craft ciders and fresh apple juice, then hot tea or coffee with apple tart and fresh cream at the end.
  • Best for older ones — teens and adults especially; under-5s go free but there's little for very young children.
  • How long & cost — about 90 minutes, around £39.50 adult, £32.50 for 6–17s, under-5s free, a family of four about £130. Check current prices when booking.
  • Selected Saturdays, booked ahead. Tours run March to October, 11am–12.30pm — arrive 15 minutes early, and book in advance (cut-off 48 hours before).
  • No dogs. No dogs or other animals are allowed on the tour, and it's uneven ground — wear sturdy footwear.
Plan your visit

Book a Saturday tour ahead

Long Meadow runs guided tours on selected Saturdays, March to October, 11am–12.30pm — arrive 15 minutes early, and book in advance (cut-off 48 hours before). It's around £39.50 adult, £32.50 for 6–17s, under-5s free, a family of four about £130 (check current prices). It's a working orchard at Drumnasoo near Portadown with on-site parking and uneven ground, so wear sturdy footwear. The tour finishes with tea and warm apple tart and cream.

Orchard & cidery tour Tastings + apple tart Farm parking Booked Saturdays Older kids & adults
Two to remember:

Tours are selected Saturdays (Mar–Oct, 11am–12.30pm), booked 48 hours ahead — arrive 15 minutes early. No dogs on the tour, and the ground is uneven, so wear sturdy footwear.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🥾Sturdy footwearWorking orchard with uneven ground.
  • 🧥A coatMuch of the tour is outdoors.
  • 📱Your bookingBooked Saturdays only, 48-hour cut-off — arrive 15 min early.
  • 💳Card or cashFor the tour and any bottles to take home.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Cost
Around £39.50 adult (18+), £32.50 young adult (6–17), under-5s free, family of four about £130. Check current prices when booking.
Season / booking
Selected Saturdays, March to October, 11am–12.30pm. Booked in advance (cut-off 48 hours before); arrive 15 minutes early.
Best for
Older children, teens and adults. Under-5s free but little for very young children.
What you’ll see
A working apple orchard, cider pressing and bottling, cold storage, and tastings of craft ciders and fresh apple juice.
Food
Hot tea or coffee with apple tart and fresh cream included at the end.
Parking
On-site farm parking.
Dogs
No dogs or other animals allowed on the tour.
Accessibility
Working farm with uneven ground; wear sturdy footwear. Contact the farm about access needs before booking.
How long
About 90 minutes.
Address
Drumnasoo, Portadown, BT62 1RP.
Questions

Before you go

When can we visit?
Selected Saturdays, March to October, 11am–12.30pm, booked in advance (cut-off 48 hours). Arrive 15 minutes early.
Is it good for toddlers?
It's better for older children, teens and adults — under-5s go free but there's little for very young children.
What's included?
A guided orchard and cidery tour, tastings of craft ciders and apple juice, and hot tea with warm apple tart and cream.
How much is it?
Around £39.50 adult, £32.50 for 6–17s, under-5s free, family of four about £130. Check current prices when booking.
Can we bring the dog?
No — no dogs or other animals are allowed on the tour.
Getting there

Long Meadow Cider, Drumnasoo, Portadown, BT62 1RP — a working orchard in Armagh's apple country with on-site parking.

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The story

A Saturday in the orchard

Long Meadow Cider is a working orchard and cidery at Drumnasoo near Portadown, in Armagh's apple country. Its Saturday tours walk you through the orchard, the cider pressing and bottling and the cold storage, with tastings of the craft ciders and fresh apple juice along the way.

It's a grown-up-and-older-kids experience rather than a play park, and it finishes in the nicest way — hot tea or coffee with warm apple tart and fresh cream. Booked on selected Saturdays, March to October.