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Apple pressing

The apples in Hardy’s orchard will be ripe and ready for harvesting. Come and meet the gardeners who will be pressing the apples to make delicious apple juice.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Celebrate autumn with the harvest of Dorset's favourite fruit from Hardy's orchard.

Apple pieces are first milled into a pulp and then crushed in a small press to release delicious fruit juice.

Apple pressing will be taking place in the woodshed between 11am-2pm.

Normal admission charges apply. Booking is not required to see the apple pressing, but if you want to visit inside the cottage, a ticket must be booked in advance via our website or by phoning 0344 249 1895.

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