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Cotehele's Apple Weekender

Celebrate Cotehele’s sprawling orchards and join us for some awesomely appley activities!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us to celebrate the bounty of the orchards by picking your own apples and getting stuck into fruity fun.

Head to the Mother Orchard to taste different varieties and pick your favourites straight from the trees to take home with you - perfect for eating, juicing or using in your favourite autumnal recipes!

Cotehele's gardeners will be on hand to answer your burning questions about all things apples. Why not join an orchard tour or a wildflower meadow session?

Keep an eye out for fun take-home items to celebrate the apple season.

Apple picking will also be available on 15 and 16 September.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome

Meeting point

Head to Visitor Welcome for directions and information.

What to bring and wear

Wear shoes suitable for walking.

Accessibility

The orchards are part of a step-free route, please get in contact or use the 'Accessibility' tab for more information.

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