Over the three days there's something for everyone to get stuck into. Friday is our dedicated specialist day where we will be hosting a number of experts who will impart their knowledge to you. Families will enjoy the activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday. Have a go at pressing apples the old fashioned way or learn how bees make their honey with help from orchards.

Demonstrations, talks and displays

Apple display in stables
Friday and weekend - Trelissick and Brogdale varieties on show in the stables.

Cider making demonstrations
Friday - Local cider-maker Jonathon Gould shares his insight. 11am and 2pm lasting 1 hour 30 minutes in the stable yard.

Apple tree advise  
Friday - Meet in the orchard at 11.30am, 1pm or  2.30pm (last approx. 1 hour) for advise in tending your own.
Weekend - Ongoing demonstrations throughout the day in the orchard.

Grafting demonstrations
Friday and weekend - Chris Trimmer from the National Trust's Plant Conservation Centre will demonstrate grafting techniques in the stables. 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Apple trees also available to purchase from Chris, cash only. 

Apple identification
Friday and weekend - Trelissick's Head Gardener John Lanyon will identify and advise on apples from your garden or orchard. 

Bee display
Friday - Sue Malcolm of Tamar Valley Honey will be displaying her honeybees. Extraction and tasting will run throughout Friday.
Weekend - Observation hive with honey, marmalade and candle to purchase. 

Family activities

Small press
Weekend - Children and adults alike can have a go at pressing your own apples in the orchard.

Large press
Weekend - The garden team will be pressing apples and making delicious juice for everyone to taste. Help us reduce waste by bringing your own cup!

Games/activities
Weekend - Archery and apple themed games like scrumping and races through the orchard.

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