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Apple Picking

Ampleforth Abbey Orchard & Cider Mill, Aumit Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4HA

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

A special opportunity to pick your own apples from Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard, home to an astonishing 1,500 apple trees and more than 60 varieties of apple.

Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard is one of the largest in the North of England. Don't miss this special opportunity to pick your own apples and discover how Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill.

This is an outdoor event so please wear sensible footwear and dress for the weather. This event may not be suitable for people with accessibility requirements due to the undulating terrain of the orchard. Please take care when walking on uneven ground and be aware of insects, including wasps and bees. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the unpredictability of the harvest, the number of apples available to pick will vary year on year.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm
Saturday 20 September:
11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm

Location & directions

Ampleforth Abbey Orchard & Cider Mill, Aumit Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4HA

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking to give others the opportunity to sign-up for this popular event.
Booking website:
https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/apple-picking-abbey-orchard
Alternative booking website:
https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/retreats-events

Accessibility details

Please note, there are no toilets on site. The nearest public toilets are available at Ampleforth Abbey.

Additional information

Ampleforth Abbey Orchard is a short drive away from Ampleforth Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine monks since 1802. Visitors are welcome to explore the Abbey Church and Visitor Centre, and Ampleforth Abbey also offers a Tearoom, Gift Shop, toilets and free parking. There is no entry charge to visit Ampleforth Abbey.

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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