From Farm To Festival: The Radnor Hills Story

Radnor Hills are incredibly proud to be celebrating their 35th anniversary of hydrating the nation. And where better to mark the occasion than at Ludlow Food Festival - a place that champions food, drink, and community, in the heart of the Welsh Marches.

For more than three decades, Radnor Hills have been quenching the nation's thirst with their wide range of still, sparkling, and naturally flavoured soft drinks. Whether it's a crisp sparkling water or one of their delicious Heartsease Farm presses, their drinks are crafted with the same dedication to flavour, quality, and sustainability that has been their hallmark since the very beginning. 

 

From Farm to Festival

The story of Radnor Hills is one rooted in family heritage. Heartsease Farm, the name behind their premium presse collection, is the working farm at Radnor Hills itself. It has been home to the Watkins family sine 1903, with generations of passion and commitment to the land. That history lives on today, in every bottle they make - a true reflection of their values, their connection to place, and their love of great flavour. 

And what makes it all the more special is that their customers enjoy drinking their creations as much as the team at Radnor Hills enjoy making them. From kitchen tables to picnic hampers, their drinks have been a refreshing part of everyday life for families across the country. 

POWERED BY THE SUN

Sustainability has always been a key priority for Radnor Hills. Every one of their products is fully recyclable, but this year they've taken a bold new step forward. In 2025, they opened their very own solar farm, helping to power the factory with renewable energy. It means that many of their drinks are now truly made with the power of the sun - a milestone that highlights their commitment to the future as much as it celebrates their heritage. 

Join the celebrations at Ludlow Food Festival 

At this year's Ludlow Food Festival, visitors will be able to join Radnor Hills in celebrating their 35th anniversary in style. Stop by the Heartsease Farm stand to sample their sparkling range and discover more about their story.

Of course no celebration is complete without something a little special, and they are sharing one of their favourite recipes; light, fluffy and utterly irresistable Lemonade Scones. All you need to decide is whether it’s cream then jam, or jam then cream….

Discover more about Radnor Hills here.  

Lemonade Scones RECIPE

You'll need:

340g plain flour

135ml cream

135ml sparkling lemonade

Pinch of salt

1tsp baking powder

20g caster sugar

Method

•Preheat the oven to 200 fan.

•Place the flour, cream, lemonade, salt, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl and mix until just combined. Gently bring it all together into a soft and slightly sticky dough, then tip onto a lightly floured surface. 

•Flatten dough with your hands, and using a 6cm round cutter, stamp out eight scones and place them on a lined baking tray. Bake for 12-15mins until lightly golden and risen. 

•Place scones on a cooling rack to cool, split open and serve with cream and jam. 

You can find more recipes on the Radnor Hills website.