The sound of saucepans banging, and children shouting and singing, echoed throughout Branscombe valley, as pupils from Branscome Primary School took part in the annual Wassailing event in the National Trust’s apple orchard in Branscombe.
The custom of Wassailing dates back to pagan times and typically takes place each year on the twelfth night. It has been practiced in Britain for...
Grab pans, pots and other noisy objects as Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate invite you to make as much noise as possible within the estate’s ancient orchard at their annual wassail.
On Saturday 10 January, from 6pm to 8pm, join staff and volunteers, the Buckland Food Growers and local Morris dancers to scare away the spirits surrounding the orchard and wake up all the trees to ensure...
Bring whistles, pan lids and wellies as we bless our orchard at Wassail.
Join everyone in the Saltram Orchard to scare away the spirits and bless the crop for 2014 in the ancient custom of wassailing.
Spend the rest of your evening with us in the Cafe to sample the fruits of last year's crop with apple cakes, juice and ciders whilst watching or joining in with the Dartington Morris Men. Sorry no dogs.
More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333500, saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk
