Apple Day-We are 15 years growing!
All hail the apple and our beautiful orchard!
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Highbury Orchard
90 Queensbridge Road Birmingham B13 8QG United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
About this event
Come and celebrate the 15th anniversary of Highbury Orchard with us at our much-loved Apple Day!
📅 Date: Sunday 12th October⏰ Time: 12:00 – 3:00pm📍 Location: Highbury Orchard, Highbury Park, Kings Heath, Birmingham
A fun-filled afternoon for all ages, with plenty to see, do, and taste:
- Traditional apple pressing – bring your own apples if you have some and join in turning them into delicious juice.
- Games and activities for children and families.
- Live music in the Orchard.
- Homemade cakes and refreshments to enjoy under the trees.
- A chance to explore our beautiful Orchard, meet the community, and mark this special milestone together.
Practical Info
- Facilities: Compost toilet, handwashing, and shelter available.
- What to bring: Apples (if you’d like to press them), outdoor clothes, and a big appetite for cake and fun!
Booking is free, donations are warmly welcomed to help keep our programmes and site sustainable for the future. 🌱
Come raise a glass of freshly pressed apple juice with us – here’s to the next 15 years of Highbury Orchard! 🍏✨
Frequently asked questions
Yes – free parking is available at the Highbury Park car park (off Shutlock Lane). It’s a short walk to the Orchard from there.
We have a compost toilet at the Orchard. Handwashing facilities and drinking water are also available.
Yes please – booking helps us plan for numbers, materials, and safety. Sometimes we can accommodate drop-ins, but we can’t guarantee space.
Clothes suitable for the outdoors (we run sessions in most weathers!). Waterproofs/warm layers depending on the season. Sturdy shoes or boots. A water bottle and any snacks you might need.
The Orchard has natural, uneven ground, so it can be challenging for wheels. Some areas are accessible, but if you have particular needs, please get in touch before your visit and we’ll do our best to support you.
Yes – children are very welcome at our sessions. Please note children remain the responsibility of their parent/carer throughout.
We run in most weathers! If there’s extreme weather (very high winds, storms, or ice), we may cancel for safety. We’ll update ticket holders by email and Eventbrite as soon as possible.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the Orchard, however during organised events we ask they stay at home due to some of our audeince being nervous around dogs . Please clean up after them if you visit at other times. Assistant dogs are welcome at sessions.
Sometimes light refreshments are included (check event details). You’re very welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks.
Follow us on social media, join our mailing list, or check Eventbrite regularly – we post new sessions and seasonal celebrations throughout the year.
Highbury Orchard Community CIC and our team of friendly facilitators, with support from volunteers.
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