APPLES, ORCHARDS & HAYSTACKS

24th September 2026

From 2pm

Join our Deputy Head Gardener Tom and our Ecology Horticulturist Rachel for an educational afternoon in our orchard. Learn about the variety of apples we grow, how we care for them in the Cumbrian climate and how we make the best use of the space by utilising the hay for our wildlife.

We will provide you with one of our beautiful Lowther branded re-useable shoppers which retail at £8.99, (and are made from recycled plastic) to pick your own apples to take home with you.

The session starts at 2pm but please feel free to arrive earlier and visit the castle and gardens.

Adults – £20

Child – £14

Adult Members – £12

Child Members – £8

Discount available for members

You can book here

CAFÉ TALK
September 22nd, 2026
10:00am for 10:15am
Sculpture Gallery

BEEKEEPING & BEES with Josh Frazer

In 2019, Jim Lowther began to turn his passion for bees into a business. The Lake District Honey Co. is now an established brand, Jim’s bees foraging on the fells, heather and blossom across the Lowther Estate.

Head Beekeeper Josh Frazer, who manages the company, will draw on a decade of his commercial beekeeping experience to share insights into life inside the hive and the craft of producing premium honey. Josh will be joined by his apprentice Ellie Craig, who offers a fresh perspective on learning the art of beekeeping.

To book your free place, please click here.

GARDEN TALK
October 15th, 2026
2:00-2:30pm
Meeting point: Heronry

EVERYTHING BENJES with Andrew Sagar

As part of the initiative within the gardens to adopt fully sustainable practices, the gardening team has created a Benjes hedge. Senior Gardner Andrew Sagar will talk visitors through the construction of the Benjes hedge, also known as a ‘dead hedge’. It is an excellent example of how to recycle waste materials whilst also providing invaluable habitats for garden wildlife.

Free with admission to the Castle & Gardens.

To book your place, please click here.