The Orchards in Fruit PDF Print E-mail

YOU HAVE TOURED THE ORCHARDS IN  BLOOM

NOW TOUR THE ORCHARDS IN FRUIT - SEPTEMBER  2009

The famous Bramley cooking apple, known worldwide, hails from the County of Armagh . The Bramley is probably one of Armagh's most famous exports and the apple orchards in the countryside around the  picturesque village of Loughgall  are now laden with fruit ripening for the  autumn harvest . A coach tour around the orchards during August and September will reveal the famous bramley apple at its best.  An informative guided tour of this famous region of County Armagh will takes you through the growing and harvesting of the apple and, even bring you as far as the tasting stage!

Take a guided Coach Tour of Armagh's apple orchards nestled around its rolling hills.  See the apple harvest in process and follow the history of some Northern Ireland's finest " big houses" situated in the area.    

Stop off for  Lunch at the award winning Stonebridge Restaurant where homemade  apple tart and fresh cream will certainly be part of the menu.

Ardress House    

Take time after lunch to explore the ancient City of Armagh and enjoy a fully guided tour of its two fine cathedrals - both dedicated to Saint Patrick!

With history and horticulture "done and dusted" its time to relax in the comfort of Armagh City Hotel   and enjoy a taste of ARMAGH'S VERY OWN CIDER OR APPLE JUICE together with a wide selection of cheese from our Platter.

ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR A STEP-ON GUIDE TO JOIN YOUR COACH AT A SUITABLE PLACE TO START THE TOUR.

For further information do not hesitate to contact Barbara Ferguson at:

(028) 37 551 119  Mob 07740 511442

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