Honey Wood Orchard

You'll find cider and perry rather than beer at this Devon operation near Bideford - a proper working orchard where they ferment their own stuff on site. The experience feels less polished brewery tour and more working farm with a shop attached, which is entirely the point. They've got around thirty acres of fruit trees, and depending on the season you might catch them mid-harvest or mid-fermentation, both worth seeing.

The range is genuinely good. Their dry ciders are nothing like the syrupy stuff you'll find in supermarkets - these taste of actual apples, with proper complexity. The perry is where they really show off, especially if you catch a vintage bottling. You can buy bottles to take away or order by post if you're not local.

It's free to visit and browse the shop, though it's worth checking their website or ringing ahead - opening hours can be patchy and they sometimes close for private events. Budget an hour if you're the chatty type and want to learn about their process. Families won't find much to occupy kids beyond a wander round the orchard, so this is really for adults who actually care about what they're drinking.

If you're staying at Owl Valley Glamping or Broad Park nearby, it's an easy drive over for a bottle or two. Pair it with a walk around the North Devon countryside and you've got a proper afternoon sorted. The ciders cost what quality ciders should cost - not cheap, but you're tasting the difference.