11am – 5pm
Entry to Hellens site £2.50 (children free).
A Feast of Apples – displays of apples, cider fruit and perry pears; tastings of dessert and culinary fruit.
Sales of less usual varieties of apples, apple juice and cider, apple trees (Saturday only).
Organisations taking part
Tools for Self Reliance Cymru
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Herefordshire Beekeepers
Marcher Apple Network
Other activities
Tool sharpening
Pressing the perry pears, using Hellens own ancient traditional mill (11am and 2pm) – see events
Laughing Betsy (Sunday only).
Explore the gardens (https://hellensmanor.com/the-gardens/hellens-garden-map/).
Tours of Hellens Tudor Manor house bookable direct at https://hellensmanor.com/events/. Refreshments available.
Big Apple Competition
Take part in a fun photography competition for all ages. Photographs must be printed on good quality white paper.
There are three age ranges:
Up to 14, 15 – 21 and Over 21
There are three categories:
Harvest, Edible and Environment
Closing date for entries is Friday 11th October.
Entries will be judged and displayed on Sunday 13th October.
Prizes will be awarded for each category and each age group within the category.
If you would like to enter, please download and print the entry form using the link below and return it to the address on the form by Friday 11th October with your photograph. Please write your name on the back of the photograph.