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Ad Gefrin Distillery Tour and Tasting

Name: Ad Gefrin Distillery Tour and Tasting
Brand: Ad Gefrin
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Go behind the scenes at Ad Gefrin, the family-founded distillery that re-awakened Northumberland's whisky-making tradition after a sleep of more than 200 years. On this 90-minute guided tour you'll follow the journey from locally grown malt through mashing, fermentation and distillation to the cask store, before finishing in the tasting room with a guided tasting of Ad Gefrin spirits, led by their resident Alchemists.

Your ticket also includes entry to Ad Gefrin's award-winning Anglo-Saxon Museum and Great Hall, an immersive celebration of Northumberland's Golden Age, making this a full day out in Wooler, at the gateway to the Cheviot Hills.

Designated drivers are well looked after with drams to take home, and under-18s (ages 8-17, accompanied by an adult) receive non-alcoholic alternatives at the tasting.

After booking, you will receive your ticket/s by email with simple instructions for choosing your tour date and time.

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About This Tour

Tour Essentials

Duration 90 minutes

Available Daily, Monday to Sunday

Languages English

Areas You'll Visit

Malt store
Mash house / mashing
Fermentation / washbacks
Still house / distillation
Cask store / maturation
Tasting room
Anglo-Saxon Museum and Great Hall (included with ticket)

Tasting

What You'll Taste Guided tasting of Ad Gefrin spirits (usually 3 different types)

Designated Drivers & Non-Drinkers

Driver's Pack: Drivers' drams provided to take your tasting away with you

Non-Drinker Alternative: Non-alcoholic drinks provided for under-18s and non-drinkers at the tasting

What's Included

Guided tasting experience

Entry to the Anglo-Saxon Museum and Great Hall included with tour ticket

Booking Information

Book Ahead We recommend you book your visit at least two weeks in advance. If you have a specific day or time in mind please contact us so we can double check availability for you.

Walk-ins Often available, however pre-booking is advised

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot attend on your booked date and time, you may request a transfer to an alternative date no later than 24 hours before your original tour. If you are unable to rebook, you may request a credit on your Ad Gefrin account equal to the value of your unused tickets.

Useful Information for Your Visit

Before You Arrive

What to Wear Flat, closed-toe shoes; warm layers recommended in cooler weather

Dress Code Suitable flat shoes recommended (grille flooring)

Age & Restrictions

Minimum Age 8 years

Children Permitted (8-17 years, accompanied by an adult (babes in arms also welcome))

Dogs Not permitted on the tour (grille flooring unsuitable, incl. assistance dogs - staff will assist); dogs welcome in grounds and outdoor seating

Photography Permitted in some areas for personal use; no flash photography in the museum

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access Wheelchair accessible. For safety reasons, some powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be used inside the distillery; manual wheelchairs are available to borrow (limited supply - book ahead or bring your own)

The distillery walkways use open metal grille flooring, so flat, sturdy shoes are recommended. For safety reasons, some powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be used inside the production areas; manual wheelchairs are available to borrow (limited supply, so please book ahead or bring your own). Contact the Ad Gefrin team before your visit to arrange assistance or support during the tour.

Facilities at Ad Gefrin Distillery

Cafe / Restaurant

Bistro Opening Times
Monday 10:30am-5pm
Tuesday 10:30am-5pm
Wednesday 10:30am-5pm
Thursday 10:30am-5pm
Friday 10:30am-10pm
Saturday 10:30am-10pm
Sunday 10:30am-5pm

Shop

- Whisky, Gin and other spirits
- Coloured throws
- Scents and lotions
- Anglo-Saxon artefact inspired necklaces
- Textured copper jewellery
- Stoneware and hand-painted plates
- Handcrafted furniture and gifts

Parking

Free on-site parking with 81 spaces, including 3 accessible spaces and charging points for 6 electric vehicles. Lockable racks for 18 bicycles. No coach or bus parking on site; coach parking is available in Wooler, a short walk away.

Contact

On the Day 01668 281554

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Travelling to the Distillery

Location

Ad Gefrin Distillery

Ad Gefrin,
South Road,
Wooler.

NE71 6NJ

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By Car

Sat nav postcode: NE71 6NJ
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On arrival in Wooler (via the A697), signs and directions will guide you to Ad Gefrin; the building on South Road is easily recognisable.

Sat Nav: Use postcode NE71 6NJ

By Train

Alnmouth Train Station - 30 minutes
Berwick Train Station - 30 minutes

By Bus

There are a few different bus routes to Wooler depending on where you are coming from. These are:

Arriva - X16
Border Buses - 226, 267, 0418 and 464
Glen Valley Tours - 470 and 473

By Air

Newcastle International Airport is 1 hour away
Edinburgh Airport is 1 and a half hours away
Port of Tyne is is 1 hour away

Other Ways to Get There

Part of the Day Out By Bus initiative (see https://www.goodjourney.org.uk/attractions/ad-gefrin). Wooler is a gateway to walking in the Cheviot Hills and sits close to St Cuthbert's Way.

Accommodation & Activities Nearby

What Else to Do Nearby

Ad Gefrin sits in Wooler, a market town on the edge of Northumberland National Park known as the Gateway to the Cheviots. It is easy to build a full day, or a whole weekend, around your distillery tour: castles, dark-sky stargazing and proper walking country all lie within a short drive.

Walkers do especially well here. Harthope Valley climbs from the town towards The Cheviot, the highest point in Northumberland, while the quieter College Valley offers riverside and woodland routes where you may well have the path to yourself. St Cuthbert's Way, the long-distance route linking Melrose with Lindisfarne, passes close to Wooler and makes a rewarding day walk in either direction.

If the Anglo-Saxon royal court of Gefrin, the summer palace that gives the distillery its name, has caught your imagination, three castles lie within easy reach of Wooler. Chillingham is famous for its ghost stories and wild cattle, while Etal and Ford tell the story of centuries of border conflict between England and Scotland.

Northumberland National Park also holds some of the darkest skies in Europe, so a clear evening is worth planning around if you are staying overnight. For seasonal events and markets in Wooler and Glendale, the Glendale Gateway Trust keeps an up-to-date what's-on guide, and Ad Gefrin's own journal on Wooler's hidden heritage is a good read before you visit.

More information

Once you have placed your order, we will email you with instructions on how to book your tour.

Can I add a Gift Message?

Absolutely. You can send a gift message with your order via either SMS or Email:

immediately on placing your order
at a day and time you choose
when the order has just been delivered

Use the 'Add a Gift Message' button on the Cart Page.

Delivery and Returns

Delivery

Currently we only deliver within the UK. Costs as follows:

Under £75

Standard UK Delivery
3-4 working days
£4.99

Under £200

Express UK Delivery
1-2 working days
£6.99

£75 or over

Standard UK Delivery
3-5 working days
Free

£200 or over

Express UK Delivery
1-2 working days
Free

Subscription Boxes

FREE STANDARD UK DELIVERY

Subscription Boxes are despatched at the beginning of each month.

Highlands and Islands: £12.99

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands, or to PO Boxes. Deliveries containing alcohol will require proof of age at the time of delivery and may require a signature.

See Shipping and Delivery Page

Returns

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

See our Refund and Returns page for more details.