Apple Day Story Trail
Follow OId Mal’s tale of Apple Jack in the Orchard and zig zag your way through the trees, piecing together the story along your travels.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Enjoy the perfect autumn day out to celebrate British apples, fun for all the family! See if you can spot the knitted, crocheted and pom-pom apples created by the talented Hardwick Makers!
Follow OId Mal’s tale of Apple Jack in the Orchard and zig zag your way through the trees, piecing together the story along your travels.
* For non-members the house and Gardens ticket applies to the story trail as this takes place in the formal gardens.
Extend your day and try Hardwick’s new Stranger Folk app-based autumnal game. Find out more through the events page.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
The apple story trail will take place through the Fruiting Orchard.
- Accessibility
This self-led story trail is accessible to wheelchair users or people visiting with pushchairs and can be viewed during Hardwick’s quieter times in the morning from 9am or towards end of day (gardens close at 6pm). Tramper and wheelchair hire is available at Hardwick (pre-booking required). There are accessible parking and facilities available too.
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