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An apple a day trail

This summer discover all things wonderful and exciting about apples during the medieval period and today.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

This trail invites children to celebrate 600 years of apples at Brockhampton through fun apple themed activities and crafts.

As you stroll through the orchard, children will embark on an exciting adventure filled with interactive stations that teach them about different apple varieties, their origins, and fun facts about apples.

The trail takes place between 19 July – 31 August from 10am - 4.30pm so come along and explore our apple orchards, trow boat and medieval manor house. The house will also be displaying a copy of The Herefordshire Pomona - a 19th-century catalogue of the apples and pears that were grown in the county of Herefordshire.

Trails cost £3 per trail which includes a prize, normal admission applies.

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Child £3.00
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on
6 May to 18 May 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
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Orchard talks with the rangers 

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on
7 May to 3 Dec 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Conservation in action: labours of the month 

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on
22 May to 29 Dec 2025
at
11:30 to 13:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Orchard odyssey half term trail 

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times