How do I choose a cidery in Wales?
To choose a cidery in Wales, look for makers of Traditional Welsh Cider, a protected name (PGI) for cider made in Wales from 100% first-pressed juice of Welsh-grown apples, then pick a county and a style. Cider Radar lists Welsh makers from Monmouthshire and Powys to Pembrokeshire and Flintshire, with 5 in Powys (as of 2026-10-02).
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Key facts
- Protected name. "Traditional Welsh Cider" (in Welsh "Seidr Cymreig Traddodiadol") is made in Wales from first-pressed juice of cider apples grown in Wales, and is "made from 100% pure cider apple juice". [1] [2]
- Strength and taste. The specification allows 3.00% to 8.49% ABV and sweetness "from extremely dry to very sweet". [1]
- Live count. There is no separate Wales page in the catalogue: Powys has 5 makers, and Welsh makers in other counties are on the UK page, which lists 275 (as of 2026-10-02).
Which cider makers are listed in Wales?
Eight Welsh makers from the catalogue, one or two per county and alphabetical by county. They show the spread across Wales; they are not a ranking, and not every one makes PGI cider.
- Caerphilly: Hallets Cider (Crumlin)
- Ceredigion: Toloja Orchards (Lampeter)
- Flintshire: Dee Ciders
- Monmouthshire: Apple County Cider Co (Skenfrith)
- Pembrokeshire: Seidr Ci Ddu (Solva)
- Powys: Ralph's Cider and Perry (New Radnor), Welsh Mountain Cider (Llanidloes)
- Vale of Glamorgan: Llanblethian Orchards (Cowbridge)
What makes Traditional Welsh Cider different?
The specification describes blending bittersweet, sharp, sweet and bittersharp apples: "Blending skill is required to balance the tannins of the “Bitter Sweet” varieties with the acidity of the “Sharps”." [1] "Three forms of “Traditional Welsh Cider” are produced – still, bottle conditioned and bottle fermented". [1] Colour runs from light to dark gold, and the cider can be clear or cloudy. [1] The glossary entries for bittersweet and bottle-conditioned explain the terms.
How do I pick a Welsh cidery?
- Look for the PGI name if you want cider made only from Welsh apples and fresh juice. [1]
- Pick a county. The catalogue's Welsh makers run from the English border to Pembrokeshire and North Wales, so start with the area you plan to visit.
- Pick a form. Still farm cider, or a bottle-conditioned or bottle-fermented cider with natural sparkle. [1]
- Check sweetness. Welsh ciders range from extremely dry to very sweet, so read the label. [1]
Herefordshire, just over the border, is a major English cider county; see where cider is made in England. For the campaign idea of fresh-juice cider, see what real cider is, and for Ireland, how to choose a cidery in Ireland.
Related answers: where cider is made in England · where to buy craft cider in the UK
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in Powys: 5 makers listed (as of 2026-10-02); other Welsh counties are on the UK page.
- Guide: types of cider · Glossary: bottle-conditioned
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider and perry are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly; in the UK it is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under 18.
Questions
Is Welsh cider the same as English cider?
They share apple types and methods, but Traditional Welsh Cider is a separate protected name that requires apples grown in Wales and pressing in Wales. [1] For English regions, see where cider is made in England.
Is there Welsh perry?
Wales makes perry too, and Traditional Welsh Perry is also a protected name (PGI). [3]
Sources
- Protected food name specification: Traditional Welsh Cider (PGI) — Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
- Traditional Welsh Cider (PGI) — Defra (GOV.UK)
- Traditional Welsh Perry (PGI) — Defra (GOV.UK)