FAMILY FUN
Apple antics Of course, autumn means apples! Everyone’s favourite healthy snack and/or hot dessert ingredient, this humble fruit is celebrated up and down the country at this time of year. In Cambridgeshire, you can sample and buy local apples, get cultivation tips, discover the region’s orchard heritage and enjoy a wealth of entertainment at events such as Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s Apple Day on 18 October, Great Fen Apple and Harvest Fair at Ramsey Rural Museum on 11 October, Apple Day at Burwash Manor on 10 October and Ely’s Autumn & Orchard Fayre held from 10 to 11 October. botanic.cam.ac.uk, ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk, burwashmanor.com, visitely.org.uk
Savour the delights of the new season with this month’s host of wholesome family events
Harvest celebrations Giving thanks for autumn’s bounty, Ely Cathedral’s Harvest Weekend takes place on 10 and 11 October this year, drawing inspiration from the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful . Visit to see the cathedral festooned with seasonal decorations including floral arrangements and harvest displays, sample local honey and learn about the world of bees courtesy of Cambridge Bee Keeping Association, and take part in a variety of harvest-themed family activities. elycathedral.org
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