Thatchers is reopening its headquarters near Bristol to the public for a free open day this weekend. The family-owned cider company based at Myrtle Farm, Sandford, has promised this year's open day with be bigger and better than ever.
Families and fans of cider are invited to explore behind the scenes to see the processes of how the famous Somerset ciders are made. This includes trailer tours of their on-site orchards along with guided tours of the cidermaking, canning and bottling processes.
The farm has around 500 acres of orchards and can press up to 500 tonnes of apples per day in high season. Myrtle Farm is the UK's biggest processor of blackcurrants, dealing with 90 per cent of the UK's total crop, which it processes on behalf of Ribena.
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Certain events around the UK have been postponed this week due to the public period of mourning after the Queen's passing, but this is not an obligation. Thatchers has decided to continue with their event this weekend after careful consideration.
In an update shared on Facebook, the cider makers said: "Many of you have been asking whether our Family Open Day will be taking place on Saturday 17th September, as we all come to terms with the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. After careful consideration we have decided to continue with our Open Day.
"We’ll be holding the event at Myrtle Farm in a way that provides the opportunity to reflect on the life of Her Majesty, and for people to join with us in a sensitive and appropriate way to mark her long reign. We look forward to seeing you very soon."
The cider farm opens to the public on Saturday (September 17) from 12pm. It has said there will be apple pressing, children's entertainment, cider tasting and live music throughout the day. There will also be over 25 local craft and produce stalls along with food served all afternoon.
Thatchers Cider is based at Myrtle Farm, Sandford, Somerset, BS25 5RA
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