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Autumn Adventures at Acorn Bank

Step into the new season with outdoor family activities.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for outdoor activities including a leaf and seed hunt, rubbing plaques and a trail through the woodland. With autumn colour all around, there's no better time to notice, enjoy and experience nature at Acorn Bank.

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 most welcome.

Meeting point

Ask at the Shepherd's Hut for family activities.

What to bring and wear

Wear warm clothing and outdoor footwear.

Accessibility

Acitivites will be in the woodland, where some paths are narrow and might be slippery.

Upcoming events

Apple Harvest Sale 

Take a bag of heritage apples home to make a crumble or fill the fruit bowl.

Event summary

on
9 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 18 other dates or times

Apple Tasting Weekends 

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

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on
11 Oct to 26 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
12 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30

Orchard Tours 

Hear the stories of some of the trees in Acorn Bank’s significant apple collection.

Event summary

on
12 Oct to 19 Oct 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times