Orchard
Cider Hill Farm
U-pick peaches, cherries and apples in Amesbury, Massachusetts
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Peach picking tickets may be purchased online 24- 72 hours in advance or upon arrival at the farm.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Because of the location, peach picking is typically available on weekends only when we can transport guests via hayride.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“It’s a true labor of patience and precision, all to make sure every peach you pick is worth the wait.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“The season begins and ends in early July.”
Source: ciderhill.com/cherry-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Blueberry picking rarely closes once it's open for the season.”
Source: ciderhill.com/blueberry-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Picking runs from late-July to early September.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“As a climacteric fruit, peaches will continue to ripen after picked.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“With multiple peach orchards and nearly 20 varieties, we rotate picking locations regularly to give the trees time to produce more fruit and to give our field crew a chance to keep everything in great shape.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“With 20 varieties of peaches, peach picking season on the farm begins the last week of July and ends the first week of September.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Apple picking on the farm is a quintessential New England experience.”
“It continues through mid-October with mid and late season apples.”
Source: ciderhill.com/apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Apple picking runs from late-August through mid-October and is open nearly every day once it begins!”
Source: ciderhill.com/apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick ~40 apples.”
“Pick ~20 apples.”
“Pick ~10 apples.”
Source: ciderhill.com/apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“View the blossoms as part of our annual Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk open on Saturdays & Sundays from Opening Weekend through May from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“The farm store is open daily 8 am - 6 pm for p roduce, pies, cider donuts, flowers, grocery items, local goods and farmhouse gifts.”
Source: ciderhill.com/fallinformation, checked October 6, 2026
“Blueberry season is available nearly every day from 8 am - 5 pm.”
Source: ciderhill.com/blueberry-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“1/2 bushel - $48.”
“1 peck - $32.”
“1/2 peck - $16.”
Source: ciderhill.com/apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“1/2 Peck - up to 2 pickers per bag - $16”
“1 Peck - up to 4 pickers per bag - $32”
“1/2 Bushel - up to 6 pickers per bag - $48”
Source: ciderhill.com/fallinformation, checked October 6, 2026
“$6.50/person (weekday $6)”
“$12/person (weekday $11)”
Source: ciderhill.com/blueberry-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Most sections of the walk are not stroller friendly.”
“Personal picking containers are prohibited.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Whether you are picking or not, tickets are required for every individual ages 3+.”
Source: ciderhill.com/fallinformation, checked October 6, 2026
“The purchase of a fruit container provides access only to the designated picking area.”
“Please do not enter other fields or orchards without purchasing the appropriate container.”
“If you choose to bring a personal bag into the orchard, it will be subject to inspection upon exit.”
Source: ciderhill.com/fallinformation, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Hayrides run of festival weekends but otherwise be prepared to walk.”
Source: ciderhill.com/peach-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Hayrides run only on weekends but all the orchards are within a 10 minute walking distance.”
Source: ciderhill.com/apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“As a working farm, hayrides are available only on festival and fall weekends as well as transportation to and from orchards that are too far to walk.”
Source: ciderhill.com/cherry-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Step 2: Pre-order cider donuts.”
Source: ciderhill.com/fallinformation, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Peaches · Jul–Sep
- Cherries
- Apples · Aug–Oct
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaches | U-pick | July–September“late-July to early September” | – | |
| Cherries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | August–October“late-August through mid-October” | – |
Typical Massachusetts seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Peaches: July–September. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: August–November. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 45 Fern Ave, Amesbury, MA 01913Essex County
Besides picking
- Cider donuts
- Hayrides
- Festivals
Cider Hill Farm: questions
Does Cider Hill Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "With 5 orchards and over 60 varieties, apple picking begins late August with summer apples."
When can you pick peaches at Cider Hill Farm?
July–September, in the farm's words "late-July to early September", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick apples at Cider Hill Farm?
August–October, in the farm's words "late-August through mid-October", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.