Sat24Oct

Apple Week - Half-term Activities

Name: Apple Week - Half-term Activities
Start: 2026-10-24T10:00
End: 2026-10-31T15:00
Location: Ampleforth Abbey

24 Oct – 31 Oct · 10am–3pm

📍 AmpleforthThe Good Samaritan

Celebrate our apple-growing traditions this October half-term with a week of orchard-inspired fun!

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Celebrate our apple-growing traditions this October half-term with a week of orchard-inspired fun! Join us as we celebrate one of Ampleforth Abbey’s most cherished traditions with a full programme of exciting events: Apple Olympics on the lawn (fun games for adults and kids to enjoy the outdoors together: apple sack race, apple and spoon race, apple toss challenge) Tea Room Specials. Free children's trail in the orchard. Free children's apple craft activities in the Visitor Centre Apple-themed gifts in the shop. Apple tasting in the Tea Room. Apple pressing demonstrations at our Cider Mill by Orchard Manager, Steve Mini-exhibition in our Visitor Centre. Learn about the fascinating history of our heritage orchard and how our famous cider and juice are made. Ampleforth Abbey Opening Hours Church & Grounds Open - Free Entry. Check online for service times. Tea Room, Abbey Shop & Visitor Centre open 10.00-17.00 daily.

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