Welcome to the Orchard

 

A community green space in the heart of Jesmond

Jesmond Community Orchard, nestled at the back of St Andrew’s cemetery, provides publicly accessible green space for residents and visitors.

The Orchard is a home to urban wildlife, a venue for communal events, and a sanctuary for quiet solitude, all while providing locally grown food for the community.

Visit the Orchard at any time when the cemetery is open, and keep an eye out for events happening at the Orchard.

Wassail!

Celebrate the New Year in the Orchard! Sing, raise a toast to the fruit trees, follow our Green Man, help the Orchard to flourish and grow. Light refreshments available. A free community event, Saturday, 11 January, 2.00 p.m.  

Jesmond Community Festival 2025

We're  already planning the Orchard's event for Jesmond Community 2025.  It's 15 years since the first trees were planted in the Orchard, so we're hoping to do something extra-special. We'd love to hear your ideas and suggestions - send us a message!

Apple Day, 12 October 2024

It's time for Apple Day again! This year's celebration of all things apple, one of the highlights of the Orchard's year, is due to take place on Saturday 12 October, 1.00 - 3.30 p.m.  As usual, there'll be cakes, music, games, crafts, apple tasting, expert apple...

Annual General Meeting 2024

Everyone is welcome at our Annual General Meeting which will take place at Jesmond Library on Wednesday 3 July, 2022, 6.00 - 7.00 p.m. There'll be a review of the past year in the Orchard and ideas for the future - and free refreshments too!

Orchard Open Day, 18 May

  As part of Jesmond Community Festival, our annual Open Day takes place on Saturday, 18 May from 1.00 until 4.00 p.m. There'll be crafts and games for all, including a treasure hunt, giant bubbles, story-telling, the famous snail races, perhaps some surprises...

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