A place to remember

A space to grow

The Peace Orchard is where the legacy of 1944 comes alive through quiet reflection, creativity, and learning.

300+ Trees planted
UK's only Peace orchard
Summer orchard in full leaf
"I enjoyed the Thrive event, it calmed my mind and body."

What's on

Events & Workshops

From community planting days to creative arts workshops, we host events that bring people together around the orchard throughout the year.

See everything that's happening at The Peace Orchard and beyond.

Upcoming events

Community

Saturday 22 August 2026 · 1–5pm

At The Orchard Festival — Creatures & Critters

Join us for a free afternoon of nature, creativity, music and wellbeing at The Peace Orchard. Activities for children and adults include bug hunting, willow creatures, nature crafts, storytelling, live music and an Orchard procession.

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Wellbeing

Recurring Tuesdays · 10:30 – 11:00

Thrive at the Peace Orchard

Free, pay-what-you-can sessions combining nature, creativity, and community at Coundon Hall Park.

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Community

See Eventbrite for dates

Ambassador Days

Join local residents to help maintain and grow the orchard — no experience needed, all welcome.

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Autumn glow in the orchard
"The Peace Orchard's resources gave our students a way into remembrance that felt real."
Life at the orchard

A place through every season

Photographs from Coundon Hall Park, captured by ambassadors, visitors and friends of The Peace Orchard.

Orchard Ambassadors gathering at The Peace Orchard

Orchard Ambassadors gathering at The Peace Orchard

Creative workshop session at The Peace Orchard

Creative workshop session at The Peace Orchard

Young orchard trees at Coundon Hall Park in spring

Young orchard trees at Coundon Hall Park in spring

Bluebell woodland path at Coundon Hall Park

Bluebell woodland path at Coundon Hall Park

Red apples growing on a young tree at The Peace Orchard

Red apples growing on a young tree at The Peace Orchard

Wildflowers in the summer meadow

Wildflowers in the summer meadow

Community members at The Peace Orchard

Community members at The Peace Orchard