Date: Sunday 7th December 2025 or Sunday 25th January 2026, 10am to 1pmPrice: £27 (£24.30 for members)
Learn the basics of pruning your fruit trees then get some practical experience using the Norton Priory Museum & Gardens orchards, with guidance and advice from an expert tutor. The session will be led by Katie Tonge from Heathfield Orchards.
Katie is the former Chief Executive of the Cheshire Landscape Trust and now manages and advises on orchards across Cheshire. She helps to
All equipment will be provided, however we recommend wearing sensible clothing for working outdoors and bring gloves.
Pre-booking for this event is essential. Pre-booking closes at 11:45 the night before the event, so book now to avoid disappointment!
Winter Fruit Tree PruningDate: Sunday 7th December 2025 or Sunday 25th January 2026, 10am to 1pm
Learn the basics of pruning your fruit trees then get some practical experience using the Norton Priory orchards
Fruit Tree Grafting
Date: Sunday 1st March 2026, 10am to 1pmPrice: £33 (£29.70 for members)
A hands-on workshop to learn about grafting fruit trees from an expert tutor. Graft a couple of small apple trees to take home using Norton Priory's heritage apple varieties. The session will be led by Katie Tonge from Heathfield Orchards.
Katie is the former Chief Executive of the Cheshire Landscape Trust and now manages and advises on orchards across Cheshire. She helps to maintain the orchards at Norton Priory and worked with us to create the new Oldfield Orchard.
All equipment will be provided, please be aware that this workshop involves the use of sharp tools.
Prebooking is essential for this workshop and materials will only be provided for the number of individuals booked in advance. Pre-booking closes at 11:45 the night before the event, so book now to avoid disappointment!
Fruit Tree GraftingDate: Sunday 1st March 2026, 10am to 1pm
A hands-on workshop to learn about grafting fruit trees from an expert tutor.