Come and visit us!





Are you stuck for something to do today? Wondering where you can take the kids for a day out that won't cost you a fortune?


Well we have just the thing for you !! Come up to Applecast to meet and feed our animals (currently suspended due to Lockdown restrictions), and visit the garden centre.


Our cafe is also open for take away only at the moment during the current Covid restrictions, with undercover outdoor seating as well as a beautifully set picnic area next to the chickens and ducks.. We even have picnic boxes for the little ones in the cafe.


What more could you ask for !!


Entry is free during Lockdown and there is no need to book... So what are you waiting for ? See you soon !!!


And we are dog friendly too!


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National Lockdown Restrictions



" Our playground and site will remain open, including the Garden Centre but the animals will be out of bounds. Our cafe will continue to offer a take away service. only"


During Lockdown the £3.00 entry fee will be waived"


For more information on current restrictions please visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus​



Food Delivery Service





Following the announcement of the Lockdown which came into effect from the 5th January we once again are able to offer our service again.


AppleCast can offer our food parcel delivery service to our local friends and neighbours who may be feeling anxious about shopping or are shielding.


In addition we would like to include essential shopping items such as prescription collections and delivery of winter bedding plants, if needed.


For more details click here, for details of how to take advantage of this service.


Stay safe.



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Prince Harry





We were honoured to host Prince Harry who came to view our facilities.


He was on a visit to view sporting facilities in the North West and to witness the positive effect that sport has on young people.


A picture paints a thousand words - click below to view the image gallery to share the wonderful day that we had!


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Applecast Cafe





OPENING TIMES (Garden Centre & Coffee Shop)


WEEKDAYS - Monday - Friday, 10:00 -15:00


WEEKENDS - Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 - 15:00


Cafe - Take away service only during Lockdown restrictions.


Garden Centre open as normal


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Garden Centre





Our Garden Centre is set in a beautiful, tranquil setting creating a relaxing and therapeutic environment to walk around and view the quality plants that we offer. All our plants are nurtured by referrals and volunteers through educational or therapeutic programmes.


When you purchase any of our plants or goods you are helping with the sustainability of the charity for the future.


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Applecast Farm





Visitors : Our visitors center, including petting zoo, animal feeding, and educational learning sessions will be opening soon.


Events: During summer we open our doors for special events open to the public, such as our Young Farmer Experience Days, Craft Sessions, Bug Hunts and Storytimes.


Education: We support young people achieve vocational qualifications through placements from select local schools and colleges


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🔸 Latest News 🔸



Vacancy - Residential Care Worker





There are exciting times ahead at AppleCast.


We are planning to open a 2 bed short term children’s home for young people between the ages of 7 and 15. Lakeview is a purpose built single story Eco lodge.


We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic staff to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced residential care worker to become involved in the setting up of a new and innovative venture.


If you would like any further information or an application form please email our acting registered manager Paula Forber


Email: paula@applecast.co.uk


Call: 01257 463012.



Our Lovely Animals!





The best time of the day for us is when all of the days jobs are done, all of the animals have had there tea and all that's left to do is have cuddles with our adorable animals!


Have you ever wondered why and how our animals are so friendly well apart from the Alpacas!! Well this is why.


At Applecast the animals mean everything to us so, we make sure they get all the attention and love that they deserve.


This also gives us time to complete nightly health checks on the animals without having to stress them out, so really it's win win for us and the animals



Kenny!





It's very rare to see Kenny our African Pygmy Hedgehog out of his bed, but as the nights are now drawing in earlier, we are seeing so much more of him!


Isn't he just the cutest?


Did you know:


The African Pygmy Hedgehog is a small mammal with a long snout. The upper part of its body is covered with short, protective spines. Spines are white at the bases and tips and black in the middle. The face and underside of the hedgehog are covered in soft white or brown fur. A full-grown African Pygmy Hedgehog is between 6 and 11 inches long and weighs 18-25 ounces (510-708 grams).




T: 01257 463012


E: castnorthwest@gmail.com


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