Branscombe Orchard

Wassailing the Apple Trees in Branscombe Orchard

The sound of saucepans banging, and children shouting and singing, echoed throughout Branscombe valley, as pupils from Branscome Primary School took part in the annual Wassailing event in the National Trust’s apple orchard in Branscombe.

The custom of Wassailing dates back to pagan times and typically takes place each year on the twelfth night. It has been practiced in Britain for...