Applecrest Farm Orchards

We’ve gone apple picking here for a few years now, and we’re never let down. The farm is so beautiful and we absolutely enjoy the tractor ride to the fields. They also have the best cider doughnuts!! I will say that the corn maze was fun but not worth $9 per person.

We went for the peach festival and we loved it! Live music, cornhole, pick your own, corn maze, hay ride, etc They have a small gourmet market that was amazing and I’m planning on coming back to shop for fresh produce and goat cheese. They also a creamery on site and a restaurant with outdoor seating.

What a great place for all things Nee England. Apples were crispy and so much fun with friends. Picked apples then played a little corn hole, pet some goats and had a bite in the restaurant. What a great day!

A fun place to visit. Very crowded on weekends, but they handle the crowds well. We picked strawberries, they also have other fruits available to pick. Tractor rides to the different fields.

Love applecrest, we did the corn maze and got the sausages and an apple cider whoopie pie, all very delicious. We’re going to do the apple picking, but there were no walking orchards (had to take a tractor to the field) and with a baby we decided the corn maze and listening to music was all we needed. Lots of people, kids, dogs, and activities for everyone. Could use a few more umbrellas at the picnic tables, but who knew it would be 80 in October!

Great afternoon out with the kids. Large farm store with produce, local products and so many apple choices. Some of the heritage and other varieties we'd never even heard of! The apples are delicious and the staff are super helpful. Plenty of parking but the trail can get bumpy.

There's lots to do at Applecrest. Apples, pumpkins, corn field, music, food. Though we were apple picking late in the season we enjoyed every minute. A ride on the "wagon" brings you to another part of the orchard. Don't miss out on going into the barn where there are home baked pies, jams, jellies, honey of all sorts, sauces, and other sweet things to eat. Kids can feed the goats. You can purchase feed for them on site. A great family fun day.

Fantastic place for Fall fun. Great food, apple picking, wagon rides, bluegrass music, petting zoo and all the pumpkins you could ever want. No entry fee.

Very cute! I was told that while in NH, I needed to try an apple cider douhgnut and these were great!! I thought the shop was really cute. We went outside to get some ice cream as well and the pie did not disappoint.

Rating: 4.0 Came to stop by the store on the way to Portsmouth. It was off seasons so not much going on at the farm. Parking is available on site. The store is pretty spacious and offers many different apple products and produce. We got some apple cider donuts and maple pop corn. They were both delicious. Nice little stop and people were nice.

I went there to have lunch, when I ordered a coke and it was flat and watery. I told the waitress that I couldn't drink it she acknowledged that the machine was not working properly. i thought that was strange why would you serve . Anyway she also charaged it on the bill., noted and it was taken off . The food was ok but not great. Won't be going back again.

WOW wow wow!!! Sooo thankful that our friends showed us this hidden gem of a farm with some of the best tasting ice cream around. We tried their pie with ice cream and I picked the coconut with chocolate chips and boy was it good. It went perfectly with the huge slice of warm apple pie. I devoured the whole thing within minutes.. lol.. yes, I have a sweet tooth. Our friends ordered the ice cream sandwich with cookie dough ice cream and she gave me a piece of the cookie and it was soft and warm. Both of dessert were amazing and we will be back to try other things and see the rest of the farm.

Cute farm shop! On our way up, we stopped by to check out some sweets and enjoy the farm. It was off season, so can't say much was going on, but the farm shop was open! Very kind staff, greeting us and letting us know that the bathroom was a portapotty. I bought some maple apple sauce, popcorn and some great apple cider cinnamon and sugar donuts~ good short stop

Such a charming farm! Well-decorated for Fall. Adorable petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, sunflower field and of course, delicious apples! Lots of parking. Friendly staff!

Our favorite spot to visit for yummy stuff when we visit Hampton NH. Fresh fruit, veggies and baked goods.

It was great it was expensive for some things but its all worth the experience loved the ice cream, there is also cute goats there you can feed and pet.

We want to thank the family that host events like this so we can continue to make memories with the Kids. Went today and we all had a blast! Picking apples, tractor ride, hot donuts, just a blast! Please continue - We will be back next year!

i have been going to Applecrest for many, many years and I have never had the experience I had this most recent time. I can honestly say that I don't want to return. They took us out on a tractor ride to the section where we could pick and all the trees had been picked clean. Not that there was much of an option since we were given four rows of trees to pick from. The rest of the trees were roped off and they told us those apples were not yet ready to be picked. I will be trying another farm next year sadly since this past experience was so off putting.

Love the Applecrest farm and their freshly made breads and hermit cookies. Pot pies are delish and they have lots of meat that's uncured and no preservatives. A bit pricey for their produce though. Their soups and sandwiches are quite nice looking and tasty. I love love their white peaches, apples and their homemade pies.Its a very unique place and has lots of different things, jellies, jams, soaps and nice lotions.

We had a great experience in a busy Sunday in October. There were a lot of people but I didn't feel crowded. We were able to get in the donut line on the earlier side then got on the tractor to go out and pick. They had a really good crop (much better than Maine this year, which was hit by frost). It's not really a small or quiet experience, so if that's what you're looking for it won't hit the spot for you. But if you want to be assured of apples and have some delicious donuts, this is your place.

Food and drinks were great! Service and ambiance was wonderful! We were seated right by the fireplace, the bartender came out to talk with us and visited often while we were there. Incredibly friendly and discussed the drinks. Other staff were also wonderful and attentive. We've been there a few times under this ownership and this was the best! We definitely plan to go back and bring more friends!

Stopped at Applecrest Farm Orchards on a rainy day, their apple cider added to our adventure. The holiday offerings made me wish I lived on the East Coast. Highly recommend stopping by.

Did an outing with the family last weekend and had a GREAT time! It was a bit pricy at $45 for our bag, but the apples were juicy and delicious, and besides we got more apples than we really know what to do with anyway. Lots of photo opportunities there with tractors and equipment and of course the trees in the orchard themselves. Donuts were GREAT. CIDER was great. All in all 5 stars. Gonna go again soon I think!

It's a cute place with nice grounds but the baked goods were very underwhelming. The produce and pumpkins are ridiculously overpriced. It's a nice experience to walk through but I'd drive right past next time.

We went today to pick apples, grab some apple cider donuts and run the corn maze. Everyone had fun. The only drawback was the coffee. Tired parents need decent coffee. The coffee served for over 4 dollars, when you add a buck tip, was watery. When a New Englander adds Half and Half and two small sugars to a hot coffee- and the only taste is the half and half and two small sugars - the person responsible for brewing and tasting the coffee before serving it missed the mark. Great apples. Yum. Great experience in the maze. Yeah! Tasty cider donuts! Yum. Applecrest - well done! I will be back for these apples and experiences - just not the coffee. Tired parents be warned don't expect to cut the sugar of your donut along with your tiredness with cup of coffee - unless you remember to bring your own medium blend coffee.

My husband and I wanted a fun fall day to kick off the season. This was a great choice. We've had this orchard on our radar for a while and I'm glad we finally made the trip. Worth the drive for sure! I can only speak for fall festivities but also the place itself. So they have fall festivals on the weekend starting in September. They have a pumpkin patch, apple picking, face painting, a petting zoo, a patio for eating food, a cider and cider donut stand (cash only!), and a wine/beer tent. A great place for kids and adults which is awesome. The place itself is huge and gorgeous. There's a market that has breakfast, pastries, breads, produce, and other goodies. I didn't sample anything but their cider donuts were enough of a treat for me. Get more than one--they're small and you'll want multiple. They do sell out though which makes sense because the line to get them can be long and people get a ton at once. If you're going for one of their fall festivals, just get there early and you'll be fine (it starts at 11, but they open at 9). To pick apples, they drive you up in a wagon to the orchard. I've never experienced that before. It was fun but also a bit annoying because it took quite a while and you have to wait for the wagon to pick you up and then drop you off again. I'd much rather walk over because it would be so much faster. Also, you can only choose between a $20 bag and a $35 bag to fill. The $20 bag was sufficient for my husband and I and we were able to get a ton of apples. But we didn't need/want to get that many so I prefer a pay-by-the-pound option. Although there were a lot of people there, it didn't feel crowded or annoying. There's so much space so it's not annoying. Overall a really fun day trip if you're looking to get into the fall spirit.

~review for pick your own strawberries~ I absolutely fell in LOVE with this place. It's not the same place as the main farm - it's less than a mile heading south on 88 on your left on a dirt path. We came on a Sunday at noon (7/1/18) to pick strawberries in the raging summer sun. It's $3.50/lb, which is pretty reasonable especially since you can snack on the warm berries as you pick ;) They have a couple bird-kites flying to keep away pests and said they don't spray the plants, so snack on!! Sign in at the stand and pick up a couple quart-sized basket from the stand. They said the sign-in is just so they can keep track of how many people come in, how long they take, and when you come back, how many pounds of strawberries you picked - very organized stuff. It wasn't crowded (probably ~12 people total), so there were plenty of berries in the field to share. We were there for about 40 minutes, and filled about 4 quarts between two people. There's a range of strawberry sizes, but they recommended we pick at the edges since the middle is over picked. There were definitely some big boys, but the small strawberries near the front were very sweet and just SO strawberry-tasting. If you plan on picking just a couple quarts you're probably fine just carrying them around although it becomes a tricky balancing act. Otherwise, bring a large basket so it's easier to pick the berries without having to juggle everything, and place the quarts inside the basket. The people working were so friendly, and super helpful with where to pick. I felt so bad because they were stuck in the heat, but they definitely made the arrival, departure, and overall experience that much better :) ~review for the market at the main farm~ After strawberry picking, this well-AC'd barn was what we needed. Lots of fresh veggies and even some apples although it was July. I saw kale, green beans, zucchini, squash, etc. that were from the farm, but also some peaches that were from South Carolina. They had a fantastic selection of jams and preserved vegetables, as well as cheeses, and my favorite, the local Maine meat (bacon, pork sausages, ground beef, steaks, chicken, etc.). There are frozen apple, chicken pot, berry, etc. pies available, as well as half/whole gallons of apple cider. There's local milk from northern NH, and seeing so many local products made me very happy. The apple cider donuts (plain, granulated, or brown sugar coated) were very soft and tasty ($1.25/ea, $6/half dozen, $9/dozen). They also had "yesterday's mixed dozen" for less than ~$5 a bag which I'm sure are good as well. Love the crunchy sugar crystals and the pillowy donut.

We came on a Sunday afternoon. This place was PACKED, with live music playing. The corn maze ($8/person) took us about 15 minutes complete. We then took the tractor ride out to the orchard to pick apples. The apples were delicious! The 1/2 BU bag is $40 and we filled it up quickly with our favorites. The line for the donuts was too long but we were able to get ice cream after a 20-minute wait. The ice cream was great and overall we had a great experience!

The best!!! Great desserts and pies. Apple picking and music. Great family day. I go often through out the year.

We visited on a weekend. The fresh made apple cider donuts were delicious. We got apples, pumpkins, and baked goodies at their store. We also got apple cider and it was delicious, but expensive. I think everything there is expensive but people will still go for the fall experience. They also have ice cream and a lot of purple were getting that. They have some outdoor games and they had live music.

Both Gluten-Free and all their frozen pies are delicious. Store in freezer until ready to serve. Quick, easy and more importantly tasty

In love with this place! We stopped by for apple cider donuts as we were told this is the iconic food from New Hampshire. They definitely did not disappoint. We got a half dozen with the cake, sugared, and powdered sugar and all were amazing. They tasted very fresh and the whole shop was filled with cute items and organic foods. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area because the donuts alone are worth a trip!

Love the apple cider donuts and the take and bake pies. I mostly go during the week to avoid the crowds. Love getting a warm cider to take on my drive home.

My wife and I went here last year for a fresh Thanksgiving Turkey, we just ordered another one. They have everything for your holidays. It's definitely worth a visit.

What a hidden gem for being a small detour off 95! My first experience with Applecrest was through their CSA program that does drop offs at my office once a week. I've been SO pleased with their offerings and it was a great decision to sign up - weekly harvested fruits and veggies from my local farm? Yes please! Then, on Friday my coworkers invited me to go to the Bistro for lunch. While the weather certainly made it even better, I couldn't BELIEVE how beautiful the farm was! I could've spent all afternoon walking around or dining on their outdoor patio. Large market with cider donuts, pies and lots of fruits, veggies and jams. Takeout coffee bar and full-service bistro with in and out door seating. Acres of farmland with pumpkin patches and play areas for kids. I'll be backkkkk.

Insanity - super crowded midday on a holiday weekend. I should of known better. If you didn't prebook there was no reservations for food and there were huge lines for the food trucks. The indoor purchasing was so crowded- I got in line while my mom shopped. I wish you could have paid cash for cider outside instead of waiting in lines. We took some pictures with pumpkins and fed the animals and then got the heck out of there! I prefer a quieter orchard experience- this was not it...

Great Fall spot for PYO apples, flowers, fruit, you name it Applecrest has it! There weren't too many variety options for PYO apples (lots of Cortland), but they did have quite a few varieties in the market area that are pre-bagged so you can take those home as well. They also have a few food stands near the back of the farm if you want a sandwich or ice cream. The line was obscene for the cider donuts so unfortunately we couldn't try them fresh, but the ice cream stand next to it makes a fantastic cider donut sundae :) Ample parking and the tractor is running rides through COVID.

Went here yesterday for some cider donuts and they didn't disappoint. They are so fresh and delicious. Picked up some fresh peaches from their own farm. Great place to visit with family and friends. Picking for apples, peaches, blueberries and raspberries.

Fall is a wonderful time to visit a New England Cider Mill. It's lunch time and we are craving some apple cider, pumpkin pie, and perhaps a hay ride! After a quick search on Yelp we found Apple Crest Farm Orchards was along our route North, only a couple of miles from I95. We discovered they were celebrating Fall Harvest Festival and it was a packed house. The drive next to the farm was gorgeous as you passed into and out of forests covered in Fall Foliage. Someone is going to be doing some serious leave taking very soon. The apple orchards were plump with ripe apples. Once parked, we made our way to the grounds which were littered with giant pumpkins, Fall and Halloween decorations. Various fragrances lingered in the air fragrances: apple doughnuts, sweet apple cider, hot coals from the barbecue where grilled meats from burgers and dogs were roasting, and charred corn on the cob. Our mouthes were wetted with anticipation. We couldn't spend much time here as we had to be in Bar Harbor, Maine before 5pm for the packet pick-up, which was still another 4 hours further. We decided to share corn on the cob, a cheeseburger and some of their fresh squash bisque. We washed everything down with fresh squeezed apple cider. We must have been very hungry because everything tasted great. The bisque, was fantastic! It was in a heavy cream sauce but was spiced and seasoned nicely and had bits of squash in it. The corn on the cob was sweet and roasted to perfection. The cheeseburger bun was a high quality bun and the burger meat had a wonderfully smoked fire pit flavor. The Cider was wonderful too: had that tanginess of sweet and sour apples. We also indulged in one of the apple doughnuts. Yummy! On the grounds we watched other families play in the pumpkin patch. You could also pick apples, play in the petting zoo, wander through the orchards and ride on a horse drawn carriage. The blue, sunny skies added to the ambiance. As we stood and ate we soaked in the glory of it all and counted ourselves lucky that for the second year in a row we were in New England and could enjoy being at a real Cider Farm.

Apple Farm Orchards is a huge market attached to the bistro selling everything from New Hampshire maple syrup which I heard was even better than the Vermont counterparts, to peach ciders, and fresh fruit including the wild Maine blueberries and their own farm grown fruits. I believe you can even do your own u-pick of seasonal fruits. Call to confirm though. We stocked up on our food items to bring back for ourselves and family.

Though their selection of pyo apples is great, the prices are crazy...It's set up that you pay when you arrive at the orchard,$45 for a bag that suppose to amount to a peck, an additional $25 for 1/2 peck bag. We picked about 20 apples and both bags were full, though they were huge and tasty $70 is ridiculous! The store is great with lots of homemade baked goods to choose from, produce ($4.39 lb grapes) and a cafe in which we did not eat. We wanted the Apple cider donuts but the line was much too long. We were there for alittle over an hour and spent $150, in todays economy that's money not well spent

Loved this place!! The store was so cute had tons available for very fair prices. It was very clean and organized too. Staff was very nice. We had fun apple picking, the only reason I wouldn't give the full 5 stars was that the area to apple pick seemed oddly unkept, with very long grass and bumps and tons of branches on the ground. I'm almost 9 months pregnant so my son and I were both having a hard time walking around and tripped a lot. But overall had a great experience! We'll come back.

I'm so excited they are opening their restaurant again. Love live love the sugar free pies. It's the season!

Really disappointed with the lack of masks and social distancing today at Applecrest. The store was mobbed, the area in front of the band was mobbed, and it seemed like every other family wasn't wearing masks (nor were they attempting to wear them), and staff walked right by and said nothing. And no, these weren't people who were eating or drinking. They were standing in the middle of crowds just ignoring the mask requirement. Even in the store, they let far too many people in. I was even more disappointed to see that many of the staff members in the restaurant area cooking were not wearing masks. Huge letdown at Applecrest this year considering we're still in the middle of a pandemic.

This farm has a wonderful produce store with everything you can imagine....bakery items, fruits, veggies, jams, so much to enjoy. Applecrest hosted the Nor East Cycling for the 10th Annual Orchard Cross bike race. Thank you Erin, Tim, Brian & all the volunteers who helped pull off an amazing 10th year of Orchard Cross!

If you are in the area, its worth the quick detour off the 95. It's a fun farmers market to explore. The cashier wasn't too friendly or helpful. We asked her a few basic questions about the orchards and she didn't know or care to answer them. We were able to get answers from a nice local sitting in the back by the pumpkin patch.

Visiting family in the area, decided to stop by and do some and peach picking. The orchards and the weather was perfect. The ice cream from the dairy barn was also stupendous! Def will be coming back! Another nice touch was the peach juice was from New Jersey!! Disclaimer, they did not climb the tree!

Apple crest farm is one of the best farms in the seacoast area great items in the store can be found and getting to pick fresh fruits so close to home is a plus

Just reviewing the pies - ordered online and picked them up Thanksgiving morning. What a smooth, delightful experience. The price hadn't gone up very much (maybe a buck?) from last year. Once again they nailed the pies - pumpkin and apple. They were the highlight of the dinner. The ingredient spices were perfect. Thank you Applecrest folks for making one part of my hectic day a piece of cake (in this case, pie).

rode down for apples, and they were very good, little pricy, I have an issue with the cook from the restaurant, walking around picking produce for service, that's OK, but maybe he should wear gloves, and not be in a yellowed dirty T-shirt, dirty black shorts and oh yeah, his mask might be more effective not on his chin and neck, Also the 2 servers not even wearing masks, I'll be back for apples but nothing else....

Went today Did not know about the "barbecue " special It was a help yourself buffet line Pulled pork, hamburger,hotdogs Cole slaw baked beans and macaroni salad The price was unclear I took the buffet My wife the hamburger both cost us the same $18 I think we could have done better anywhere else Nothing special here Avoid Tuesday

It was not in my plans to drive from Maine to New Hampshire, but I am so glad I decided to take a detour. I was able to make it just before their last day of their festival. Applecrest farm was decorated for the fall season with pumpkin and gourds everywhere. Once you get closer to the orchard there is a scent of apples everywhere. It is no wonder the farm fills the air with perfume of apples they have so many different varieties of apples, ones I had never even heard of. Everyone was so nice and even offered to slice any apple we wanted to taste so I got to taste amazing apples, some sweet, some tart. They also have home made cider, jams and jellies. Great place to visit.

Fun place to pick your own apples. There were some stands for food and ice cream. The apple doughnut ice cream sundae was delicious! The market was cute and there were a lot of options to choose from. I would definitely come back in the future to get some fresh groceries or pick apples in the fall.

Had a blast here. Such a great variety for all ages. Definitely worth the hour drive up. Cash only for some things. Property is huge. A must visit for the fall.

The Applecrest Farm Bistro was closed when I arrived at 5 on Labor Day, so I settled for a shopping tour of the high-ceilinged grocery store. I viewed the bright, new barnboarded environment with fresh eyes, having not been by since the days of the old dim orchard outlet in the even older cavernous barn. Overall, well done on the new place, Applecrest owners, investors, designers and architects. You've nicely duplicated an environment that has become de rigeuer in the retail category of farm-market-themed experiences for customers who aren't put off by the considerable amount of cash required to satisfy their quest for an heirloom tomato, an English breakfast radish, a bunch of champagne grapes, a half-dozen quail eggs and a bumpy ride in a horse-drawn wagon. With a little live bluegrass music on the side and some face painting during the ubiquitous fall festivals these places all offer, you have pretty much the whole package.. The now-gone Tuttle's Red Barn in Dover, then America's oldest family farm, was the trailblazer in the upscale farmstand-cum-gourmand grocery store category around here 40 years ago. Cider Hill Farm in nearby Amesbury is another good example of this modern yet old-timey approach where you can stoop or climb to pick your own stuff out in the fields and orchards as a recreational activity, buy it already picked by the seasonal farmworkers Trump is so anxious to deport, and get to see a chicken and maybe a pig, goat and horse right up close. Today the Farm at Eastman's Corner in Kensington, conceived and fueled by owner/philanthropist/billionaire Alan Lewis, is the undeniable pinnacle of this brand of farmstand glitz, outdistancing in all ways the others of like marketing concepts. But Applecrest, claiming to be New Hampshire's oldest and largest orchard, is a solid attractor for the folks who frequent these ersatz farm-as-entertainment destinations. If you've never been to Applecrest and like this type of place, do visit. Kids are welcome and catered to. Leave Fido at home, though. (Good idea, the no dogs at the farmstand policy. Dogs will wreck a nice petting zoo and scare all the chickens too. At least my dogs will.) If you want a single practical reason to visit Applecrest, go for the selection of apples and peaches. Really good! And at $3 a pound for picked pecks of peerless orchard produce, you get reasonable value too. Aside from the orchard haul, I found Applecrest also offers a really nice selection of its own vegetables, berries, flowers and herbs. Lots of purple stuff. Purple green beans at $2 a pound. A bunch of three fat purple carrots for $3. Purple basil for several bucks per plastic baggy package. A nice head of dark purple romaine for just $2. Purple seems to be the new green and yellow. I bought a lot of purple stuff. Applecrest also serves up its own baked pies, breads, muffins and biscuits, freshly packaged or frozen. The smallish fresh donuts are good. Good like eat a half dozen from the paper bag on the way to checkout good. (That was a $6 dollar walk.) You'll also find a bunch of third-party fancy lines with substantial price stickers which, if you are of modest means, will cause you to say "Whoa" or worse out loud. Pickles from Maine at $9 for an 8-ounce jar are just one example. Many other third-party products also sport prices that will buckle the knees of thee of delicate pocketbooks. I got a kick out of the package of authentic British piccalilli spice (salt, sugar, turmeric, mustard powder, a little clove) that was made in Derry (NH) and priced at just under $10 for a few ounces. Applecrest retail bottomline: Mostly pricey, yes. Targeted to the upscale, farm-as-tourist-destination crowd, yes. Bright lights, clean rest rooms, smells like an apple orchard, yes. Nicely presented, yes. Out in the country, yes. Worth a trip, yes. But keep in mind. This ain't your garden-variety family farmstand. (Pardon the pun.) And it sure ain't your spot for everyday grocery shopping. When you see people in $400 jeans snapping pictures of the donuts, then pushing a mini-shopping cart that is going to ring up at well more than a Benjamin, maybe two Benjamins, you know we're not in Market Basket any more, Toto.

Though prices are high, the produce is beautiful, and the selection of meats and cheeses is broad. Don't leave without picking up some maple sugar. The shop is incredibly clean and the experience would be perfect if the employees were wearing masks as so many customers are.

Since the sons have taken over they have taken it downhill. It is not the same quality of product that was delivered before. Overpriced and not worth the time when there are a lot of other smaller establishments that will go out of the way to provide better product overall.