Planting orchards in the Isle of Purbeck
We have planted more than 15,000 trees across roughly 40 acres of beautiful Purbeck fields — a living testament to our passion for cider and the land that sustains it. Our orchards are home to over 20 varieties of apple, from rare old Dorset gems like Golden Ball to treasured heritage types such as Knotted Kernel. Alongside them grow 10 varieties of perry pear, yielding fruit that fills the press with the most exquisite aroma and flavour. Every winter, we hand-prune each tree and every autumn, we gather the harvest with precision and pride. And beyond our own orchards, we’re proud to work with a community of exceptional local growers who share our dedication to quality and tradition.
Uncompromising quality
Founded on one simple promise — to make honest, real cider of uncompromising quality. Every drop begins with the finest British ingredients and only Dorset-grown apples, chosen for their character and flavour. There are no shortcuts here — no artificial flavours, no additives, just 100% single-pressed fruit. From the first bud in the orchard to the final pour in the glass, we nurture every step of the journey. It’s this hands-on care and meticulous attention to detail that ensures our cider stays true to its roots — pure, genuine, and unmistakably Purbeck.
Family farming
Meet Joe, our founder, who at just 21 came home from working in New Zealand with big ideas and a strong sense of loyalty to the place and people he grew up with. He set about reviving Dorset's long-forgotten orchards and mastering the age-old craft of cider making to pass on to future generations.
Today, Joe works side by side with his wife and a close-knit, passionate team who feel more like extended family. Together, they share not only Joe’s vision, but a deep-rooted love for the land, its fruit, and the family values that sit at the heart of everything they do.
Purbeck Cider's History
Read about our journey so far, from 2006 to today.
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2006
The beginning
At 21, Joe was a young ambitious farmer with 13 sheep and a dream of starting something of his own on the family farm. He looked at what direction to take and decided to try his hand as a cider maker.
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2008
Planting our first orchards
Determined to restore orchards to Dorset soil, Joe planted ten acres of traditional cider apple trees at the home farm in Kingston.
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2015
Six ciders and a cider maker
We now had six ciders in the range and it was time for reinforcements- Doug joined as our first full-time cider maker.
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2020
Lockdown: Planting Perry and méthode
champenoiseWe used lockdown to plant our first bush Perry orchard and to develop a new fine cider range- Kings Hill. A méthode champenoise range of small batch, mainly single variety ciders that ooze elegance and sophistication.
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2021
Dorset Cider Farm
Emerging from lockdown, we opened the Dorset Cider Farm shop and tasting room at Lower Bushey. We also launched three of our character range in sparkling 330ml cans—ready for fridges and adventures.
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2023
The new press
After 10 years of service our old press was struggling to keep up so with some help from local engineers we installed a new belt press at the Dorset Cider Farm. Our fruit rolls in directly from the fields and people can see pressing in action.
Discover where it all begins
The Dorset Cider Farm Home of Purbeck Cider
Orchard Walks | Cider Tasting | Seasonal Events
Enjoy a warm welcome at our tap and shop where you are invited to try our full range of ciders, hear how they are crafted and walk the orchards where the fruit is grown.
The Dorset Range
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Purbeck Gold
12 x 500ml Bottles
Unit priceRegular price £39.00 GBPSale price £39.00 GBP Regular price -
Dorset Blush
12 x 500ml Bottles
Unit priceRegular price £44.00 GBPSale price £44.00 GBP Regular price -
Dorset Draft
12 x 500ml Bottles
Unit priceRegular price £39.00 GBPSale price £39.00 GBP Regular price -
Purbeck Zero
12 x 500ml Bottles
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Dorset Range Mixed Case
12 x 500ml Bottles
Unit priceRegular price £41.50 GBPSale price £41.50 GBP Regular price -
Dorset Gift Pack
3 x 500ml Bottle Gift Set
Unit priceRegular price £13.50 GBPSale price £13.50 GBP Regular price
