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Pick your own apples at Cotehele

Help collect the harvest from Cotehele's Mother Orchard and take some of this years crop home to enjoy.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Due to a bumper crop of apples this year, we're extending our Pick Your Own Apples event until Friday 28 September.

The Mother Orchard is home to more than 300 trees and 125 different heritage varieties of dessert, culinary and cider apples.

By taking part, you'll be able to take a selection of these special varieties home with you, while helping us look after the orchards for generations to come.

Bags will be available from visitor reception for a suggested donation of £3 for a small bag. We will also have sacks available for £5. You are welcome to bring your own bag, but we ask for a donation to go towards the upkeep of Cotehele. Normal admission charges to visit apply.

Our top tips for picking apples: -The orchards at Cotehele can be uneven in places, please mind how you go. - Watch out for biting and stinging insects, they like fruit too. - Do not climb on the delicate fruit trees, they are old with weak branches. - Please pick gently without tugging or pulling too hard as this can damage the tree. If the apple easily comes away, then it is ripe. If not, leave on the branch for a bit longer. - Give all the apples a wash with water when you get home, before consuming.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Normal admission charges apply

Meeting point

Pick up a bag from Visitor Reception when you arrive, suggested donation £3 per paper bag or £5 per sack.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy footwear. The orchards at Cotehele can be uneven in places.

Other

Dogs are welcome in much of the gardens at Cotehele, but we ask that they do not enter the orchards, due to our 'paws on paths' policy. This does not apply to assistance dogs. Visit our 'Visiting with Cotehele with your Dog' page on our website for more details. Normal admission charges apply for this event.

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