Wassail 2026 at HOCO

The 2026 Wassail is being held this Saturday 17th January at the 
Horfield Organic Community Orchard
Golden Hill allotments BS7 8JP
This is a Fundraiser for the orchard – this year entrance will be by ticket – please book in advance*

Wake up the trees for a fruitful new year
Saturday 17 January, 2pm to 4pm

• Mulled juice and home made cake for sale (cash only!)
• The Apple Tree Lady begins the ceremony from 2.45pm
• Pigsty Morris make merry from 3pm
• Bring ribbons, clouties & shining things to dress the Old Apple Tree

*For advanced tickets book here. 
General admission (18+) £5 minimum.
Free for children aged 0 to 17.
*Advance tickets can be purchased until 10am Saturday 17 January.
There will be a limited number of cash-only tickets available at the gate.

Please book early to avoid disappointment. Numbers are limited on the day.
Help us raise £5,000 to pay for orchard renewal projects, training workshops, and monthly community volunteer sessions during 2026.

To find the orchard (nearest postcode BS7 8JP)
Walk down the lane beside 22 Kings Drive (between Bishop Rd & Kellaway Ave), turn left and enter the first gate on the right.