The Big Pick 2025: Open Orchard Days - Apple Picking, Pressing, Cider and Music
Next: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Runs until Sunday, 21 September 2025 (See all dates)
- Time
- 11:00 - 17:30
- Venue
- Courtney's Orchards, Exeter, EX5 2PD
- Price
- Day Tickets: Adults £6, U16s £1, U2s FREE
Enjoy the 'Courtney's of Whimple' cider orchard open to the public for one weekend only. Apple picking, pressing, live music in idyllic surroundings.
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WHAT'S ON OVER THE WEEKEND
Apple Picking: Dive into the Courtney's cider-making tradition by helping to harvest this year’s apple crop. Wander through our ancient East Devon orchards and soak in nature at its finest.
Apple Pressing: Create your own fresh juice by pressing apples you bring or those you pick from the orchard. Note: £2 per kg charge applies. Bring your own vessels for juice or we can provide them free of charge.
Stalls: Explore a variety of gifts and produce from local small business entrepreneurs.
LIVE MUSIC: Enjoy live music all weekend long.
Saturday 20th:
11am to 1pm - Dan Caute. Dan is a solo guitar and piano vocalist with a wide repertoire, including pop classics, jazz standards, folk, reggae and country songs. He has a warm, mellow voice and a gentle style, in the vein of Paul Simon.
1pm to 3pm - Joy Machine. Covering all genres of music rom 60s to modern pop and always well received at 'The Big Pick'.
3pm to 5pm - Back at Nick's. Enjoy the 5 piece eclectic acoustic blues-infused band plus The Heavitree Strummers are back with their group of Ukelele players and singers!
Sunday 21st:
11am to 2pm - Phil. Relax with the gentle sounds of Phil on his guitar so set off your Sunday perfectly in the beautiful countryside.
2pm to 4pm - Ottery's Big Silver Band. Our local East Devon based band will entertain everyone with their progressive, friendly entertainment with their wide and varied music.
4pm to 5.30pm - Static Charge. The big finale with THE electrifying party band. Guaranteed to get you up and dancing to end an awesome weekend.
Bar: Savour the Courtney's Drinks range, including cocktails, our award-winning traditional, fruit, cloudy, low-alcohol ciders, and soft drinks from our cider bar.
Refreshments: Hot and cold refreshments will be available all day.
A RELAXING DAY: Grab a cider, some tasty food, and relax in the beautiful East Devon countryside. Enjoy our apple picking and pressing experience with live music.
All in all, it's a cracking day out for everyone in the fresh air at a local family business in East Devon. Not to be missed!
Apple Picking: Dive into the Courtney's cider-making tradition by helping to harvest this year’s apple crop. Wander through our ancient East Devon orchards and soak in nature at its finest.
Apple Pressing: Create your own fresh juice by pressing apples you bring or those you pick from the orchard. Note: £2 per kg charge applies. Bring your own vessels for juice or we can provide them free of charge.
Stalls: Explore a variety of gifts and produce from local small business entrepreneurs.
LIVE MUSIC: Enjoy live music all weekend long.
Saturday 20th:
11am to 1pm - Dan Caute. Dan is a solo guitar and piano vocalist with a wide repertoire, including pop classics, jazz standards, folk, reggae and country songs. He has a warm, mellow voice and a gentle style, in the vein of Paul Simon.
1pm to 3pm - Joy Machine. Covering all genres of music rom 60s to modern pop and always well received at 'The Big Pick'.
3pm to 5pm - Back at Nick's. Enjoy the 5 piece eclectic acoustic blues-infused band plus The Heavitree Strummers are back with their group of Ukelele players and singers!
Sunday 21st:
11am to 2pm - Phil. Relax with the gentle sounds of Phil on his guitar so set off your Sunday perfectly in the beautiful countryside.
2pm to 4pm - Ottery's Big Silver Band. Our local East Devon based band will entertain everyone with their progressive, friendly entertainment with their wide and varied music.
4pm to 5.30pm - Static Charge. The big finale with THE electrifying party band. Guaranteed to get you up and dancing to end an awesome weekend.
Bar: Savour the Courtney's Drinks range, including cocktails, our award-winning traditional, fruit, cloudy, low-alcohol ciders, and soft drinks from our cider bar.
Refreshments: Hot and cold refreshments will be available all day.
A RELAXING DAY: Grab a cider, some tasty food, and relax in the beautiful East Devon countryside. Enjoy our apple picking and pressing experience with live music.
All in all, it's a cracking day out for everyone in the fresh air at a local family business in East Devon. Not to be missed!
Venue
Courtney's Orchards
Southbrook Lane, Whimple
Exeter
EX5 2PD
Dates
The event runs from 11:00 to 17:30 on the following dates.
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