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