Pick your own damsons
Celebrate the start of the harvest season by picking your own damsons at Brockhampton.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
There's an orchard full of damsons waiting to be picked here at Brockhampton, perfect for jams, gins, chutneys, and plenty of other sweet treats.
We have some paper bags available in Visitor Reception. If you're planning to take a bag of fruit home, please leave a suggested donation of £5.
Every contribution helps us care for and protect this special historic orchard. . All funds raised from this year’s harvest will go towards looking after Brockhampton, assuring that you can continue to pick your own fruit year after year! We are grateful for your ongoing support.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
There is a hard-standing accessible path that runs throughout the orchards. Outside the path, the ground can be uneven so be mindful where you step.
Upcoming events
Adult Wood Carving Workshop
Guided by expert woodworker, TouchWood experiment with traditional wood carving techniques to create a fan bird.
Harvest Festival weekend
Step into the harvest season at Brockhampton, where ancient orchards brim with apples and damsons ready for picking, pressing and tasting.
Trust10 trail run at Brockhampton
The Trust10 is a monthly 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore Brockhampton for free.
Fascinating Fungi Tour
Join expert forager Marlow Renton and learn all about the fabulous fungi that grows here at Brockhampton.