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Durham City in Blossom 2024: Blossom picnic weekend

We're gathering in the orchard to celebrate apple blossom time. Everyone's invited!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Grab a picnic blanket or pull up a deckchair and enjoy some live music outdoors while the apple blossom is in bloom. Feeling peckish? Enjoy a takeaway cream tea from the café or bring a picnic to munch on.

This event is free, but normal admission charges to the gardens apply.

The Durham City in Blossom 2024 programme is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

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

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Head for the orchard

What to bring and wear

We have a number of deckchairs, or you can bring a blanket to sit on. Cream teas are available from the café, or you're welcome to bring your own picnic.

Accessibility

Parts of the gardens can be accessed in a wheelchair. The orchard is grassed, paved with stepping stones, accessed via a series of narrow and uneven paths.

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