Fulford Community Orchard

Fulford Community Orchard Fulford Community Orchard is the last corner of the orchard belonging to the Hospital which stood on the site of what is now the Designer Outlet Centre.

There are some sixty trees, most of which date from the 1930s but some of which have been planted recently to replace earlier losses. The trees are heritage breeds of pear, apple and plum. The site, about two acres in size, is now a wildlife habitat. Its maintainance and upkeep are now provided by the Friends of Fulford Community Orchard, a charity.

20/05/2026
A few pics from Fulford Community Orchard this morning. The meadow area has wonderful mass flowering of red campion, but...
20/05/2026

A few pics from Fulford Community Orchard this morning. The meadow area has wonderful mass flowering of red campion, buttercups, cow parsley and yellow rattle. Despite being next to the designer outlet it is a restful place. If you are interested in getting involved in the management of the orchard. Send me a message.
Ray H. Chair of friends if the orchard committee

And a visitor whilst I was having a break. No idea what it is. Some kind of beetle or weevil?
06/05/2026

And a visitor whilst I was having a break. No idea what it is. Some kind of beetle or weevil?

Some pictures from Fulford Community Orchard this week. Next workday with st Nicks at the Orchard Sunday 8th February fr...
01/02/2026

Some pictures from Fulford Community Orchard this week. Next workday with st Nicks at the Orchard Sunday 8th February from 1.30 pm. I (Ray chair of orchard committee) am there most Wednesday's between 11-1 pm often longer if you are interested in any aspects of the orchard. Always happy to have a chat. Sometimes there's some tasks and sometimes just enjoying the environment.

Apple tasting of fruit from the orchard and other orchards in York
31/10/2025

Apple tasting of fruit from the orchard and other orchards in York

31/10/2025

Finally the orchard spirits by schroer was unveiled on Halloween by Luke Charters. Thanks to all who contributed

27/10/2025

Looking for something free and fun to do during the day on Halloween? 👻

Why not start your day at Fulford Community Orchard, near the Designer Outlet...

At 9.30am on Friday 31st October, the Orchard's first ever sculpture will be revealed, followed by a walk and ceramic ghost hunt! It's free to come along and everyone is welcome 🙌

Most of the eating apples are now gone. They went over a couple of days. I hope this means a lot of people collected som...
06/09/2025

Most of the eating apples are now gone. They went over a couple of days. I hope this means a lot of people collected some for personal use and not a few that took a lot for other reasons. If you do want a lot of apples please get in touch via messenger so we can facilitate fair sharing for the local community. Incidentally a lot of the eating apples were picked before they were ready.

Unfortunately someone thought it was a good idea to move the picnic benches and used them as steps to pick fruit. One wa...
06/09/2025

Unfortunately someone thought it was a good idea to move the picnic benches and used them as steps to pick fruit. One was broken. Volunteers refurbished the benches and placed them for the use of our Community. Whilst collecting some fruit for personal use is welcomed in moderation it is a shame someone decided to move the benches break one of them and not even have the courtesy to replace them where they came from.

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Designer Outlet
York
YO194TA

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