Welcome to Gloucestershire Orchard Trust (GOT)

Conserves, promotes and celebrates traditional orchards

The Gloucestershire Orchard Trust (GOT) works to conserve, promote and celebrate the county's traditional orchards and their fruit varieties. We are a registered charity dedicated to preserving this important part of Gloucestershire's heritage.

Our Mission

Traditional orchards are a valuable part of our landscape and cultural heritage. They provide:

• Habitat for wildlife including rare species
• Heritage fruit varieties unique to Gloucestershire
• Connection to our agricultural past
• Community spaces for learning and enjoyment

What We Do

GOT is involved in a wide range of activities:

• Orchard conservation - Working with landowners to protect and restore traditional orchards
• Varietal research - Documenting and preserving Gloucestershire's heritage fruit varieties
• Community engagement - Supporting community orchards across the county
• Education and training - Teaching traditional orchard management skills
• Events and celebrations - Apple Days, wassails, and other orchard events

Explore Our Resources

Visit our Apple Varieties section to learn about Gloucestershire's unique apples, browse our Perry Pears collection, or discover Gloucestershire Plums.

You can also find information about Community Orchards throughout the county.

Research Publications

Download our detailed research documents:

• Native Apples of Gloucestershire (PDF)
• Perry Pears of Gloucestershire (PDF)
• Gloucestershire Plums (PDF)