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Apple Harvest Weekend

Celebrate the apple harvest with traditional seasonal fun. There will be Morris Dancers, family craft activities, games for old and young, a tombola, and a select group of stall holders selling their wares.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Celebrate the apple harvest with traditional seasonal fun. There will be Morris Dancers, family craft activities, games for old and young, a tombola, and a select group of stall holders selling their wares. Spot the knitted apples and harvest mice in the house and enjoy beautiful decorations in the church. Normal admission prices apply. There are additional charges for some activities. To buy from the stall holders, please bring cash (the internet reception is patchy for their card readers). Due to the drought and low apple harvest, there won't be apples for sale this year, but there'll be loads of fun to be had. If you want to join in the Harvest Foraging Walk please book on the separate event.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

This event takes place on uneven grass in the paddock. There are no steps or stairs to this area, but the grass can be bumpy, or even muddy in poor weather.

Meeting point

Please head for the main car park (you may be redirected to the overflow), and start your day at Visitor Reception.

Suitability for children

This event is for all the family.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather, and bring cash to make payments to the stall holders and join in the crafts and games.

Other

No booking required. Children should be supervised at all times during activities and games.

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