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Apple Tasting Weekends

Taste the rainbow of flavours from Acorn Bank's orchard.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The 175 varieties of apple growing under the care of Acorn Bank's garden team start to ripen at the end of August, with the latest being picked around the middle of October.

Every weekend throughout September and October the most recently picked fruit will be available for visitors to taste. Try a Keswick Codlin, a Howgate Wonder or even a Pitmaston Pineapple – which is actually an apple!

Times

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

In the Courtyard.

Accessibility

Path & courtyard surfaces are level, and shallowly surfaced with fine gravel.

Upcoming events

Event

Summer of Play 

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Acorn Bank from 19 July to 31 August. Normal admission applies.

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on
24 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 28 other dates or times
Event

Industrial Heritage Tours 

Discover the echoes of Acorn Bank's hidden industrial past in the woods.

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on
25 Jul to 26 Jul 2025
at
12:00 to 13:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Herb Garden Tours 

Hear the stories of the Acorn Bank Herb collection.

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on
27 Jul to 17 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Festival of Archaeology 

Drop in as staff, volunteers and archaeologist Chris Scott see if they can uncover what may remain below the surface on the lawn above the ancient ha-ha.

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on
28 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 4 other dates or times