Wassail at Coventry Charterhouse
Discover the tradition of wassailing in the Charterhouse orchard, with song and ceremony to mark the turning of the year.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Join us in the orchard at Coventry Charterhouse for a traditional wassail, an old winter custom rooted in community, music and wishing good health for the orchard in the year ahead.
Wassailing dates back to early medieval times and was traditionally held to honour orchard trees and encourage a good harvest. During the event, visitors will gather to take part in this simple ceremony, which includes singing, toasts and traditional rituals to awaken the trees from their winter rest.
The session will feature the Sherbourne Singers and Coventry Morris Dancers, who will lead wassail songs and dancing as we gather around the trees in the orchard and take part in the ceremony together. It’s a chance to experience a piece of living history and enjoy time outdoors in a shared, reflective way.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 2491895
- Suitability
Suitable for children
- Meeting point
Meet outside the Charterhouse (the event will take place in the Orchard to the left of the house).
- What to bring and wear
Bring a pot/pan and wooden spoon or drum to bang. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the time of year - paths can get muddy.
- Accessibility
There is a path at the edge of the orchard and activities can be viewed from the path.
Upcoming events
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