February 2021
Darkes Forest Apple Picking Tours
This is an apple picking experience! Apple picking is a perfect activity for everyone! You will be driven on the 'Orchard Explorer' tractor train and hear secrets of how to find and pick the best apples. There will be plenty of time to wander the rows and pick your own (while munching on some free from the tree!). When you're finished picking you'll hop back on the Orchard Explorer and head back to the farm shop 'The Apple Shack'. Take…
Find out more »January 2024
“Kids in the Kitchen” – Pizza Making Extravaganza!
The "Kids in the Kitchen" session is focused on encouraging a love for cooking from a young age. Duration 90 minutes of guided pizza-making, providing a blend of education and entertainment. Our experienced pizza chefs are here to share their passion for the art of pizza making with your little ones. This unique session not only allows children to explore their creativity in the kitchen but also educates them about the entire pizza-making process. Every ticket comes with a 250ml apple…
Find out more »August 2025
Apple Pie Day
Join us on the orchard for a day of family fun, live music and of course apple pie! This event is run in support of our local community - 5% of every ticket sale is donated to the Stanwell Park Country Women’s Association (CWA). The day includes: - Live music by local talents: The String Family - Petting zoo - Walk through the orchard to see the peach blossoms - Food trucks - Darkes Cider bar - Giant bin ball…
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