An autumn glow will light up Fulham Palace as its annual Apple Day returns to bring fun for all the family.
Live jazz music, crafts, storytelling and a seasonal artisan market will kickstart autumn during the event on Sunday 6 October.
Running from 11am to 4pm, the vibrant Apple Day celebration will host a crafts and food market throughout the garden, with around 50 stalls hosting local and small businesses.
With the orchard fruit taking a star turn during the harvest-style festival, the day will showcase:
- apple pressing sessions
- an apple cake baking competition
- produce fresh from the heritage site's extensive garden.
The day also includes activities for adults and children throughout Fulham Palace's 13 acres in Bishop's Avenue.
Tours of the historic orchard and walled garden will include a chance to sample the unique heritage apple varieties grown at the centuries-old former home of the Bishops of London.
Visitors can also try their hand at apple pressing to make fresh juice, while learning about the journey from tree to table with insights from Fulham Palace's expert garden team.
The Palace's own garden barrow stall will feature fresh, organically grown produce, jams, and chutneys created on site.
Apple of your ear
Soundtracked by London-based jazz collective The Salisbury Hot Club, the event is a chance to spend a relaxed day learning more about west London's green heritage.
Children can enjoy music-making, group craft sessions, storytelling and active garden games, as well as a themed trail around the open space.
Baking fans can share their mouthwatering creations in an apple cake baking competition, with categories for adults and juniors aged 14 and under.
With the star baker set to take home an apple-themed surprise, the winning recipe will also be featured in Fulham Palace's drawing room café for the first time.
"Apple Day is one of the best events of the year," promises Raphaela Ashford, event organiser at Fulham Palace.
"We're thrilled to bring apple day back for its 12th year. With live music, fantastic stalls, a wide range of pre booked and drop-in activities as well as our ever-popular apple cake competition, there's something for everyone on apple day."
Tickets are priced at £3 for adults and £1 for children.
Find out more about the Fulham Palace Apple Day event on the Fulham Palace website.
