The Great London Wassail

This Saturday January 31st, from 4pm to 1am, The Cider Box are hosting an urban Wassail at The Old Ship Inn in Hackney. A time honoured tradition with Pagan roots, Wassailing ensures evil spirits are ousted with a cacophony of music and dancing, all in the name of a fruitful apple harvest for the year.

Entertainment wise you can expect Morris dancers, a gun salute, the crowning of cider King and Queen, folk bands, DJs, and song and dance. All finished off with the planting of an infant apple tree to produce cider in years to come!

The Cider Box will be providing an array of hot mulled ciders throughout the day, ranging from Cranberry and Ginger to Salted Caramel and Buttered Rum, or - if you really want to get into the Pagan spirit - there’s a range of flavoured meads available too.