County Armargh: Orchard Tour with Cider Tasting & Apple Tart
Dublin
Enjoy a guided tour of the McKeever family orchard and cider farm. Learn how our award-winning ciders & apple juice are made, enjoy tastings, an orchard walk, and apple tart in the Bramley Barn.
Long Meadow Cider offers guided tours on a working family cider farm near Dublin, ideal for cider enthusiasts and those curious about traditional apple production.
Highlights
- Savor award-winning craft ciders and apple juice
- Learn about cider production and visit the bottling room
- Walk through the orchard and see various apple trees
- Visit cold storage facilities to see apples in storage
- Relax in Bramley Barn with a hot drink and apple tart
Description
Join a guided tour led by a member of the McKeever family at their third-generation Long Meadow Cider farm. Discover the history of the land, the orchards, and the family values behind their products.
The tour starts in the vinegar production area, explaining their traditional crafting methods and natural fermentation process for apple cider vinegar. Visitors sample raw, unfiltered vinegar while learning about its health benefits in modern food culture.
Next, explore the cold storage facilities where apples are stored up to eleven months to maintain quality and freshness year-round. See the fruit in storage and learn why this process is essential.
Visit the production area to observe pressing, fermenting, and bottling that transform apples into premium Long Meadow ciders and juices, all made onsite.
Step outdoors for a guided orchard walk, viewing original heritage trees and newer plantings. Learn about different apple varieties and seasonal changes from spring blossom to autumn harvest.
The tour ends in Bramley Barn with orchard views, where you can taste the full range of ciders and juices paired with homemade apple pie and a choice of tea or coffee.
Includes
- Welcome and guided tour hosted by a McKeever family member
- Story of the farm’s heritage and evolution over three generations
- Visit to vinegar production area with traditional method explanation
- Sampling of award-winning apple cider vinegar and health insight
- Access to onsite cold storage housing apples up to 11 months
- Tasting apples in storage and explanation of seasonality
- Walkthrough of production area where all ciders and juices are made
- Guided orchard walk through heritage trees and new plantations
- Seasonal insights into blossom, fruit, and harvest stages
- Access to Bramley Barn with orchard views
- Guided tasting of award-winning ciders and apple juices
- Homemade apple pie made from farm-grown apples
- Tea and coffee served in Bramley Barn
Excludes
- Dogs or other animals are not allowed
Important Information
- Dress appropriately for a working farm with some uneven surfaces
- Coach parking is available
- Language provision: English
- Experience duration: 2 hours
- Disability access is available
- Arrive 15 minutes before tour start
- Booking cut-off: 48 hours before tour date
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and dress for outdoor farm conditions.
