By the entrance on the right hand side is the small orchard. This orchard can be found marked on the Fuller map of 1656 and contains some ancient Hazel coppice stools as well as a range of fruit trees. Two rows of four trees are shown on the Fuller map but it is difficult to determine whether these are the coppice stools or other trees. Certainly these coppice stools are quite large and were probably in existence at the time of the map was drawn. The Hazel coppices and fruit trees give the whole area a distinct woodland feel.
Beneath the Hazel in springtime can be found Primrose and Dog's mercury.The False Oxlip can also be found. This is a primrose variety which is a hybrid between Primrose (normally a woodland or shade-loving plant and Cowslip (another primrose species that likes more open situations). There are also various Violet species.
The orchard trees themselves consist of a mixture of mature and recently planted specimens.
Most are apple varieties and the recently planted specimens include some that were grafted from existing stock and others that were bought in from a nursery specialising in the traditional varieties. There is also a Medlar tree that was planted in the early 00's.
Of particular importance in this orchard are the small daffodils (Narcissus pumilus plenus).
There are two main forms - a single trumpet form and a 'double' trumpet form although close inspection shows quite a few other differences in colour, height etc between various individuals.
