Cambridge Botanic Garden cancels Apple Day due to drought

Summarised from Cambridgeshire Live's report · Updated 14 Oct, 19:21 · Archive

Cambridge University Botanic Garden has cancelled its annual Apple Day due to poor harvests from summer drought.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden has cancelled its annual Apple Day, due to have taken place on Sunday 18 October. The cancellation follows this summer's drought, which has drastically reduced apple harvests across the region.

The garden said in a statement that it was unable to source sufficient quantities of heritage apples to make the event viable. Staff said they are 'devastated' by the cancellation, describing Apple Day as 'one of the highlights in our, and many people's, calendars'. They stressed that the event cannot proceed unless it can offer visitors 'a fantastic experience', with access to a wide selection of apple varieties being the main draw.

Tickets purchased online will be refunded to buyer accounts within three to five working days. Those who bought tickets in person are asked to take their receipt to the Ticket Office for a refund.

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• Staff 'devastated' as effects of summer drought forces cancellation of annual eventThe drought has had a huge impact on apple harvestCambridgeshire Live · 14 Oct, 17:00

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