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Folklore and Customs

Whimple Wassail

Every year on 17 January, or the Monday after when that is a Sunday · From 18:30

Next

Monday 18 January 2027, From 18:30

Free — Donations welcome.

Where

Whimple Heritage Centre

A lantern procession visits orchards round the village and finishes with refreshments at the cricket club.

Church Road
Whimple
Devon
EX5 2TA
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About

Villagers wassail the heritage centre’s own apple tree, a local variety called Whimple Wonder, to wish it a good crop. The wassail begins at 19:00, then everyone goes by lantern light to other orchards in the village.

Website
whimple.org/events/whimple-wassailing

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