Donkey Lane Community Orchard
Wassail Sunday 18th January 2026
Greening Chinnor and the Mid Shires Orchard Group are pleased to announce that we will be holding the Wassail at Donkey Lane Community Orchard on Sunday 18th January 2026 2 pm - 4 pm. Gates open at 1:30 pm for a 2:00 pm start.
An old tradition to bless the trees and wish them good health. It involves a ‘toast’, singing, drumming & mulled apple juice.
Bring your children, families and friends, warm clothes and wellies, a sense of humour, musical instruments or a pan and wooden spoon to make a noise and your finest singing voices!
Entry is FREE with the option of a cash donation. Any voluntary donations go towards our continuing community and conservation work.
Check the weather forecast and dress up appropriately. Bring a brolly if needed! Wear wellington boots or stout, waterproof footwear that is suitable for walking around in an orchard environment, in winter weather.
The nearest postcode to the Orchard is OX39 4PF. There is no access for cars or parking at the Orchard. There is free on road parking on Chinnor: Church Road and High Street. Also Parking behind the Post Office and near The Village Centre.
To find the Orchard from the Post Office. Walk up Keens Lane towards The Ridgeway. Cross at the level crossing (be aware of trains – this is an active railway line). The Orchard is accessed by a metal gate directly on the right-hand side after the crossing.
