Summon your inner Green Man, Wassail is nearly here....
In case you're not sure, a 'wassail' involves gathering at local orchards to scare away evil spirits to promote a good crop. You may wish to bring a pan and spoon, a whistle, or anything that you can carry that makes a good racket to help shoo them away.
This year, the order of events will be as follows:
15:30-16:30 - Wassail Coronation Orchard, Lynmouth.
Leave the Ancient Mariner @ 15:30 and walk through Lynmouth to the orchard.
This is an old tradition we are keen to keep alive. So the timing of this part of Wassail has been set for the young ones in mind to get involved ( With a Guardian ) - face painting, dressing up, something that makes a loud noise - anything goes.
A prize for the best-dressed young 'Wassailer'
16:30 - Leave Ancient Mariner for Kentisbury Wright's care farm project.
17:00 -18:30 - Kentisbury Wright's Care Farm project
Food will be available for a donation
18:45 onwards, Caffyns Farm Wassail, get your cider here!
Then onto The Barque Lynmouth for refreshments and nibbles and more than likely more singing!
Make your own way ( if you do want to join in and are stuck for transport, please get in contact, we will help where possible)
Feel free to join the event at any point
Wellington Boots
🔦 torches
Bring something to make a noise!!!!
Remember - Face Painting isn't just for kids !!
Look forward to seeing you all Saturday, 17th January for Wassail 2026
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