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Apple Identification Day

Do you have a Bloody Ploughman or a Keswick Codlin growing in your garden? Bring your mystery apples to Acorn Bank to find out.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Acorn Bank Orchard looks after a significant reference collection of heritage apple varieties, numbering over 175. So, on Saturday 12 October, join apple experts from across the North West, who will help identify your mystery apples!

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Booking details

Book your slot on the day at the entrance - apple identification will be in the Drawing Room.

Meeting point

Please ask about booking a time slot to talk to an expert at the Shepherds Hut Welcome Point, on arrival.

Accessibility

This event is fully accessible.

Other

To get the most out of your visit, bring at least 3 typical apples and a couple of leaves from each tree. Be ready to tell the experts a little about the tree - where does it grow, when is it ripe and ready to eat, does the fruit keep well? On arrival please ask to book a time slot with the experts.

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