BLACKMOOR Estate’s famous Apple Tasting Day has been running for 50 years and returned again on October 10.

This hugely popular free local event is held in aid of local charities and is a rare opportunity for fruit enthusiasts to taste a wide variety of the old and new apple and pear varieties grown at Blackmoor – from traditional favourites like Cox’s orange pippin and Norfolk royal russet to exciting new varieties like opal and rubens.

Apple experts were on hand to identify mystery apples, while fruit trees and plants were also available to buy from the estate nursery.

There was a range of other attractions including a rural craft fair and demonstrations, a community fête; local produce stalls; horse and cart rides; cakes and teas; climbing wall; Morris dancing; and cider of course!