Ampleforth Abbey

For more than 200 years, we have been growing apples at Ampleforth Abbey. Today, with more than 1,500 trees and ‘over 5 acres, the Ampleforth Abbey Orchard is one of the largest commercial orchards in the North of England. A succession of more than 50 varieties of apple ripen naturally between August and January in our traditionally managed orchards. Our full juice cider is crafted from a blend of dessert and culinary apples, pressed in our own Cider Mill where it is fermented and matured for eight months. Ampleforth Abbey Orchard is free to visit throughout the year. Our team are on-site from 8am – 4.30pm four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). You are also welcome to visit outside of these times, at your own risk – please be mindful of the even terrain and remember that this is a working orchard.