Welcome to
Horfield Organic Community Orchard
growing fruit, community, learning, and wellbeing since 1998
Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO) is an inspiring, pioneering, local food project that put down roots 26 years ago on an allotment site behind HMP Bristol. The orchard is home to more than 80 different fruiting trees. It was planned to show that local grown fruit can be eaten and enjoyed all year round.
HOCO is a grassroots example of resilience in a world living with climate chaos. We are adapting the ways we care for our trees to meet serious challenges to food production now, and for the future. Do you care about the future of food growing? Join us as a Friend of the Orchard to support our work. Join us as a Harvest-share member and take action with others on the ground.
Winter workout & taster session
Saturday 8 February, 2-4pm
The orchard is Wassailed! What next for a fruitful year?
Get outdoors! Get active! Get the orchard going for the new growing year!
Come to this active taster session and enjoy some green exercise.
Make a big difference by lopping, chopping, mulching, hedging, and more.
Activities range in intensity – there’s something for all abilities. Sign up here.


Apple Trees for Sale*
We have a selection of young apple trees for sale. Grafted by HOCO members, and chosen from our favourite varieties. We sell fruit trees to raise funds for the orchard, and to turn Bristol into an orchard city.
*More information here