EVENTS

Dowding's will be celebrating hundreds of blossoming apple trees, at the start of National Cider Week. There should also be bluebells in the adjoining wood. Desi Cafe from Bruton will be offering hot apple themed food. Our friends from the Pitcombe Rock Falconry will be in attendance with some birds of prey - weather permitting. We depend on owls for pest control in our organic orchards. There is a £1 entry "fee" which is to support the Falconry. Mrs. Browse will be with us offering her preserves and chutneys. Parking will be on the adjoining field. If you have limited mobility we will endeavour to get you a spot nearer to Apple HQ. Dogs welcome, but please ensure they are on leads. We'll be open from 10 to 8, Saturday and Sunday. We may light a fire later in the day if it's dry.

Dowding's will be celebrating hundreds of blossoming apple trees, at the start of National Cider Week. There should also be bluebells in the adjoining wood. Desi Cafe from Bruton will be offering hot apple themed food. Our friends from the Pitcombe Rock Falconry will be in attendance with some birds of prey - weather permitting. We depend on owls for pest control in our organic orchards. There is a £1 entry "fee" which is to support the Falconry. Mrs. Browse will be with us offering her preserves and chutneys. Parking will be on the adjoining field. If you have limited mobility we will endeavour to get you a spot nearer to Apple HQ. Dogs welcome, but please ensure they are on leads. We'll be open from 10 to 8, Saturday and Sunday. We may light a fire later in the day if it's dry.

Another great day out in Dowding's orchards is coming up, this time to celebrate everything Somerset!

Somerset Day is on May 11^th and we will be open for both days during the weekend, from 10a.m. to 8p.m. The Somerset flag will be flying!

The ever popular Pitcombe Rock Falconry team will be on hand with a display of some of their owls and birds of prey, weather permitting. We will be raising money for them through a £1/adult entry charge.

We will have excellent hot food for you to enjoy, courtesy of a pop-up provided by the popular Somerset pub, The Kings Arms in Montacute. We harvest apples from the National Trust orchards in Montacute, and also at their Barrington Court House.

You will have the opportunity to wander amongst 15 acres of apple trees, some of which may be still in blossom.

Another great day out in Dowding's orchards is coming up, this time to celebrate everything Somerset!

Somerset Day is on May 11^th and we will be open for both days during the weekend, from 10a.m. to 8p.m. The Somerset flag will be flying!

The ever popular Pitcombe Rock Falconry team will be on hand with a display of some of their owls and birds of prey, weather permitting. We will be raising money for them through a £1/adult entry charge.

We will have excellent hot food for you to enjoy, courtesy of a pop-up provided by the popular Somerset pub, The Kings Arms in Montacute. We harvest apples from the National Trust orchards in Montacute, and also at their Barrington Court House.

You will have the opportunity to wander amongst 15 acres of apple trees, some of which may be still in blossom.

April 27th is National Blossom Day. Dowding’s orchards will be open on 27^th and 28^th April to welcome visitors, between 10a.m. and 8p.m. You will be welcome whatever the weather. You can wander among 15 acres of trees (of varying ages from 1 to 30 years old). There will be hot food created by Bruecurries.  Or bring your own picnic. There will be covered space if there is wet weather. Our friends from Pitcombe Rock Falconry will join us for part of each day with some birds of prey. Weather permitting. ‘ARTinthe’ will be introducing their outdoor art classes for 2024, which will include “Changing seasons in Dowding’s orchards”. Directions, follow signs to a gate between the crossroads and the pub in Shepton Montague, BA9 8JW. Follow the track round the field where there will be ample parking space. If you have restricted mobility please contact us in advance to enable parking nearer to Apple HQ. There are full toilet facilities.