Wassail Your Way Through the Orchard’s Gifts

Description

A spirited revival of the ancient tradition of Wassailing, where they’ll bless the orchard for a fruitful harvest in the coming year.

Begin in the Stableyard, where you can craft your own Wassail headdress and decorate a lucky wand with bells, ribbons, and natural materials. (Feel free to bring a hat from home to personalise!) Once adorned, follow them in a lively procession to the orchard, where together they’ll drive away unfriendly spirits with raucous cheer, song, and offerings of cider-soaked toast – an invitation to the robin, thought to embody benevolent spirits.

We are thrilled to welcome the Black Swan Border Morris dancers, who will add their unique and energetic style to their celebration. Their powerful, rhythmic dance and stirring music will lead them in true Wassail fashion, filling the orchard with the sounds of drums, clashing sticks, and vibrant song.

The festivities will conclude by their ancient mulberry tree with a toast of warm cider Wassail (or apple juice) as they wish for an abundant apple harvest to enjoy this autumn.

Booking essential

£10 per adult £5 per child

Date

Location

Morden Hall Park
Morden Hall Road
Morden
London
SM4 5JD

Prices

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