IN PICTURES: Apple Day at Gunby Hall draws in hundreds

More than 400 people braved the wet weather when Gunby Hall, near Spilsby, held its latest Apple Day on Sunday.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th Oct 2019, 12:00 BST

Simon and Becky Stubbs, of Louth, with Theo Stubbs, four.

Visitors to the National Trust property could see examples of its 50-plus apples on display in the Orchard Gallery, where senior gardener Clive Ironmonger was on hand to chat and answer questions.

A team of apple experts was busy throughout the day identifying ‘mystery’ apples brought to them.

“The team were particularly excited about some rare old apple varieties that visitors brought in, as they need further research to find out what they are,” said Astrid Gatenby, of Gunby Hall. “If it turns out the apples are unique and not yet catalogued, the owner of the tree will get to name the newly identified apple!”

Lots of apples and apple trees were also sold on the day, raising more funds for the care of the property.

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