“From Blossom to Bottle” Tours

TOURS CLOSED

Due to the current restrictions we have decided to withdraw our tours until further notice.

However, vouchers are now available for 2021. 

To purchase a voucher contact 028 3833 4268


The vouchers have no preset dates so your visit can be arranged at a time suitable to all.

We would suggest the best time to visit is between Easter and Halloween.

Look forward to meeting you soon

We all have too much “stuff” but you can never have too many beautiful experiences. 

Our Tours are a great gift idea, something cool to do on holiday or even as a group outing. They will assault all of your senses with appley goodness.

Ballinteggart House is nestled in the beautiful orchard county of Armagh- a place known for its superb craft cider. Come and see how our multi-award-winning Armagh Cider is made from ‘Blossom to Bottle’ on our farm where the Troughton family have been growing apples for more than 100 years.

In 2019, TourismNI awarded our tour the prestigious title of NI Most Authentic Experience of the Year

We have a fantastic wee day out for Father's Day at the Open Farm Weekend. First time there and very friendly and helpful staff. Our daughter loved it and loved to see how her apple juice is made. We will be back again.
June 16, 2019
During a few days’ break in Armagh we enquired as to a tour of the ACC. It was well worth the money. Philip hosted five of us on a two-hour tour of history of apple orchards, the plantation, the old 17th century house they live in and they also breed horses! Great tour, well explained, and a family committed to local enterprise. The hall where the cider tasting took place was well laid out, especially for the Americans, I think. If you’ve time, take a tour, it is money well spent.
April 2019
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Armagh Cider Company with a group of retired friends. On arrival we were greeted with a glass of apple juice and shortbread by Helen, whilst having an informative talk from Philip. We then were given a tour by Danny (who in another life was possibly a comedian). The tour was informative and highly entertaining we then had lunch provided by the owners; absolutely gorgeous and tasty and beautifully served. To end our trip, we had the opportunity to purchase some apple juice, chutneys, jewellery to name but a few items. What a great day we had. I would highly recommend a visit to The Armagh Cider Company. Thank you again for your hospitality.
April 2019
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The Orchard

Spring: Blossom

Arguably the most beautiful time of year in the Orchard.  The year’s crop depends on the weather when the blossom sets

Summer: Growing

You can see the baby apples grow and mature ready for picking in late August and September

 

Autumn: Harvesting

The busiest time of year for the Orchard – apples are all picked by hand and loaded into wooden crates to be taken to the cidery for immediate pressing – the very beginning of the cider making process.

Winter: Quietness

The Orchard is quiet, although trees need to be pruned to ensure a good yield for next year.  In March, new trees will be planted if required.  However, the cidery is busy – juice is fermenting, cider is blended and tasted – an exciting time for new cider for the New Year. 

Cidery & Bottling Hall

See where all the apples are pressed, fermented, filtered
and blended into our award-winning products. 

Then move on to the bottling hall where all our products are bottled and
packaged in readiness to be moved to an off-licence or bar near you.

 

Best time for a visit is from Blossom to Harvest

As we are a small working cider mill, all tours must be booked in advance. Book your experience below.

Book Your Tour

We look forward to seeing you soon

Tour Operators & Organised Groups

Tour Operators and private organised groups should make contact by email: info@armaghcider.com or telephone +44 (0) 28 3833 4268

COVID-19

During this challenging time, Armagh Cider Company are following all current government guidelines,
and all measures are being taken to ensure your comfort and safety.

While on our farm we would ask you to follow safe social distancing.

Armagh Cider Company

73 Drumnasoo Road, Craigavon, Country Armagh. BT62 4EX Northern Ireland