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Apple Weekend

Come and join in with a weekend full of activities and talks.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

We are celebrating all things apples this autumn at The Firs.

The orchard at The Firs holds over 60 trees including a wide variety of cooking, eating, and cider apples.

So, on Apple Weekend we're celebrating with apple talks, pick your own apples, and children's activities.

FREE EVENTS (normal admission applies):

Friday 13 September

11.30am a talk from Peter, local cider and perry producer at The Lingens Farm.

2pm an orchards tour with our Gardener, Hels.

Children’s activities from 10am-4pm.

Saturday 14 September

11.30am a talk from Peter, local cider and perry producer at The Lingens Farm.

2pm an orchards tour with our Gardener, Hels.

Children’s activities from 10am-4pm.

Sunday 15 September

11.30am a talk from Peter, local cider and perry producer at The Lingens Farm.

Children’s activities from 10am-4pm.

Monday 16 September

11.30am a talk from Peter, local cider and perry producer at The Lingens Farm.

2pm an orchards tour with our Gardener, Hels. Children’s activities from 10am-4pm.

Throughout this weekend visitors will also be able to pick their own apples to take home for a donation.

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

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Visitor Reception

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Accessibility

This is suitable for those with access needs

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at
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on
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at
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on
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at
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on
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at
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