Summer Solstice picnic

Dorking Community Orchard old char wharf, Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom

This is an informal picnic. Bring a rug, some sandwiches and a bottle of something suitable. Family friendly, the youngsters can run around on the grass areas, or explore the wood. The Rampant Rooster Morris dancers will be performing at about 2 pm, and there will be a join-in dance or two at the end, […]

Apple pressing and juicing at Denbies

Village Greens, Denbies Denbies Vineyard, Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom

Apple pressing and juice-making event to celebrate Apple day. Outside the Village Greens shop, at the Denbies Wine Estate. Depending on the harvest, up to a tonne of apples will be pressed into juice. We use a mixture of varieties, some from the Dorking Orchard itself, and some from local orchards in the Dorking area. […]

Winter Wassail

Dorking Community Orchard old char wharf, Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom

This is an annual event to bless the apple tress, ensuring a good harvest later in the year. From 3pm to 8pm (bar closes). But anyone can stay on, sitting around the fire. With Boxhill Bedlam Morris dancers, a bonfire, torch-lit procession through the trees, a choir and a tree-blessing. Bar with hot dogs, beer, […]