The Farm at Bosbury on the River Leadon, and Mill End Farm at Castle Frome on the River Frome lie to the west of the Malvern hills in Herefordshire.

 Sheltered from the western weather by the Welsh mountains, the farms enjoy a benign climate and lie on deep red fertile soils of grade 1 and 2 quality, creating conditions that are perfect for the production of quality hops, apples, arable, and livestock.

 These two farms comprise of cider orchards, hops as well as arable land, pasture, managed woodland and Christmas trees.

 Manor Farm is located over the border in Worcestershire. It is situated alongside the River Teme at and River Severn to the south of Worcester in the historic village of Powick, the site of the English Civil War’s Battle of Worcester.

Cider Apples

Most of our apples are supplied to the region’s major cider makers including Heineken, Aston Manor, C&C Group, Westons and Thatchers with orchards planted with specific varieties and dedicated to particular cider makers for periods between 25 and 30 years. Please contact the farm if you are interested in purchasing cider apples.

Hops

The Hawkins family have been growing & selling high quality hops for decades and have them in their blood. The farms and the region are steeped in hop growing history.

Arable

Our arable crops grow in a wide range of soil types from sandy loams to heavy clay spread over our land in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.