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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 12th 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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The basics

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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