Orchards & Fruit Gardens

Axminster, Devon, U.K.
An orchard of 40 assorted fruit trees, a community-driven initiative led by the Axminster Climate Action Group, planted by volunteers in December 2023.

West Horndon, Essex, U.K.
Barnards Farm is home to the National Malus Collection designated by Plant Heritage National Council for the Conservation of Plants & Gardens.

Bridport, Dorset, U.K.
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.

Buxton, Derbyshire, U.K.
Transition Buxton runs a Dispersed Community Orchard of over 100 fruit trees, spread over 12 sites around Buxton and four schools.

Royston, Hertfordshire, U.K. 
Heritage orchard and farm shop selling a wide range of plums and apples, open 3 days a week.

Chiltern Hills, U.K.
An organic regenerative fruit orchard, growing and promoting heritage varieties, many of which are not grown commercially anywhere else in the U.K.

Corston, Somerset, U.K.
An orchard and nuttery comprising 81 trees, planted in 2022. A beautiful, wildlife-rich space where people can come together to socialise and work on a community project.

Knutsford, Cheshire, U.K.
An orchard of 38 fruit trees and wild harvest shrubs, established in 2021, cared for and shared by volunteers from the local community.

West Raynham, Norfolk, U.K.
This unique orchard holds examples of around 270 varieties of apple, pear, plum and cherry varieties which come from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Screveton Nottinghamshire, U.K.
A community farm dedicated to wildlife, wellbeing and sustainable food growing that includes agroforestry and silvopasture edible woodland projects.

Birmingham, U.K.
Cultivating a thriving urban orchard that nourishes both people and planet. Rooted in the principles of permaculture, creating a living space where nature, community, and sustainability come together.

Bristol, U.K.
An inspiring, pioneering, local food project that put down roots on an allotment site behind HMP Bristol. The orchard is home to more than 80 different fruiting trees.

Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, U.K.
A fifty-acre, accessible and publicly owned open space and nature reserve that includes a Heritage Orchard with over thirty varieties of old Sussex apples.

Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, U.K.
A home to urban wildlife, a venue for communal events, and a sanctuary for quiet solitude, all while providing locally grown food for the community.

Perth, Perthshire, U.K. 
The orchard at Megginch Castle houses the Scottish National Cider Apple and Scottish National Heritage Apple and Pear Collections.  It is a research and experimental orchard containing over 420 cultivars of apple.

Redland Green, Bristol, U.K.
A community orchard project that offers opportunities for volunteer work and hosts open days.

Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, U.K. 
The National Collection at the Three Counties Showground aims to preserve the living history of perry pears from across the three counties, by including examples of all known local heritage varieties.

Newquay, Cornwall, U.K.
Providing a place that is caring, healing, and inspiring for Newquay residents and visitors alike. Open daily, and everyone is welcome.

Northaw, Hertfordshire, U.K.
A public green space run by volunteers for everyone to enjoy. Visit any time and experience its tranquility or take part in events and activities through the year.

Brighton, U.K.
Spread across three acres of hillside with sweeping views over Whitehawk, the orchard is home to a rich variety of native plants and provides vital habitat for local wildlife. A place where nature, community, and regeneration come together.

Nottingham, U.K.
A safe, beautiful, natural and productive space where local people can play, learn and meet each other outdoors. With both wildness and fresh organic produce, it offers something for everyone by enhancing wellbeing and reducing stress and prejudice.

St Ives, Cornwall, U.K.
A wildlife haven encouraging biodiversity, planted for the benefit of wildlife and the community. A place where people can socialise, work, learn, play, relax and enjoy the fruits of their labour.

Tewin, Hertfordshire, U.K.
This traditional village orchard has locally distinct fruit varieties and is home to a wonderful array of wildlife.

Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, U.K. 
The Three Counties Showground includes a traditional style orchard, representative of a typical early 1900s commercial orchard, grown on standard rootstocks resulting in large, old fashioned trees.

Trumpington, Cambridge, U.K.
Improving biodiversity and habitat for wildlife and plants, maintaining a  community green space in which to grow local food, preserving heritage apple varieties and helping combat climate change.

Weaverham, Cheshire, U.K.
A volunteer-run community orchard that was established in 2014 in memory of all those who served in two World Wars and in more recent conflicts.

Wendover, Buckinghamshire, U.K.
An orchard of 60 trees, planted in 2014 as a  memorial to the men from the Parish of Wendover who lost their lives during the First World War, honouring their bravery and sacrifice. 

Wilford, Nottingham, U.K.
A wide range of around 90 fruit and nut trees, kindly sponsored by members of the local community and planted by a team of volunteers.

A restored Victorian kitchen garden, run by the Wortley Walled Garden Growers, a constituted community group of volunteers, that includes a number of heritage fruit varieties and hosts and annual apple day.