4
OCT
Apple Day
Sunday 4 October 2026
Pressing, tasting, identifying — the orchard's one busy day of the year.
11am – 3pm · Normal admission
Programme
What's on
Theatre on the lawn, apples in October, lanterns at Halloween and carols under trees that have heard them before. Most events run whatever the weather; bring a coat.
Next event
Tuesday 25 August 2026
The Three Musketeers — Outdoor Theatre by Illyria
Illyria return to the garden with all for one and one for all, performed on the lawn below the terrace. The audience sits on the grass, so bring low chairs or rugs, something to eat and something waterproof.
- Time
- Gates 6pm, performance 7pm
- Price
- Booking through Illyria
- Category
- Performance
Upcoming
30
OCT
Spooky Halloween Trail
Friday 30 October 2026
The ruins after dark, a lantern-lit trail and a fair amount of shrieking.
6.30pm – 8.30pm · Ticketed
TBC
Christmas Carols under the Ancient Yews
December — date to be confirmed
Carols by lantern light beneath trees that were already old when the walls went up.
TBC
Wee Winter Wander
December — date to be confirmed
A short, gentle walk through the winter garden with something warm at the end of it.
Earlier this year
- 15–16 August 2026Summer Market — Art, Craft, Food & DrinkMarkets
- Monday 20 July 2026Pinocchio — Outdoor Theatre by IllyriaPerformance
- Sunday 12 July 2026Rose Garden Summer SensationGarden
Members come to events free where we can manage it.
Membership also keeps the garden open the rest of the year.