These beautiful places are permanent green spaces in Bridport for everyone to enjoy. The two orchards have a large range of fruit trees, allotments, wildlife areas, mixed variety hedges and wild flower meadow areas.
The inspiration came from a desire to help conserve rare apple varieties that have lost favour amongst commercial growers, and some varieties special and local to West Dorset and the South West.
The orchards are located in South Street and Park Road. They are accessible to all, run by volunteers and host a range of annual events in celebration of the apple and traditional customs.
Come and see for yourself…!
EVENTS 2024
14th January - Wassail - St Mary's Church Field Orchard, just off South Street 14:00-15:30 Everyone welcome
24th January - Orchard AGM - Mountfield House - Starting at 19:00
6th May (Bank Holiday Monday) - Mayfest
See Orchard events for more details.
WORK SESSIONS 2024
St Mary's Church Field Orchard
January 14th
February 11th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
June 9th
July 14th
August 11th
September 8th
October 13th
November 17th
December 8th
Jubilee Green Orchard
January 28th
April 28th
August 18th
October 27th
COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT
End of March until mid October - sessions held every Thursday afternoon
between 2 - 4pm
November to March - sessions held on the first Thursday monthly between 2 -
4pm
Start dates will be sent to volunteers prior to the start of the above seasons as they could be weather dependant.