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.

Plant Sale 2025

As part of Jesmond Community Festival, the Orchard's celebrated and ever-popular plant sale will take place on Acorn Road (corner of Sanderson Road beside Boilerhouse hairdresser) on Saturday, 10 May, 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Come along and choose from a wide selection...

May in the Orchard

May is a busy month in the Orchard. As part of Jesmond Community Festival, our ever-popular Plant Sale will take place on Acorn Road on Saturday 10 and a week later on Saturday 17, it's our annual Open Day. Full details coming very soon! There are also two events in...

Grafting course 2025

Come and learn how to graft your own apple trees! Our ever-popular annual grafting course will take place on Saturday 1 March,10.00 - 13.00, at Holy Name Parish Hall, Towers Avenue, NE2 3JX. The cost of £30 includes two trees; extra trees are available for a small...

Winter Pruning Class

On Saturday 15 February, 10.30 - 12.00, join us at Jesmond Community Orchard in the north-west corner of  St. Andrew's Cemetery and learn how to prune your apple and pear trees to encourage fruiting and maintain health, shape and size. Friendly local enthusiasts will...

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.  

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