Belltown Hill Orchards
Contact & location
Glastonbury, CT 06073
Where Belltown Hill Orchards is located
Belltown Hill Orchards is tucked into Capitol Planning Region County, on the outskirts of Glastonbury. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 483 Matson Hill Road, Glastonbury into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Connecticut does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Glastonbury.
Weather at Belltown Hill Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Glastonbury, CT, Belltown Hill Orchards is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Belltown Hill Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Belltown Hill Orchards during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Belltown Hill Orchards tracks the rest of Connecticut. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Belltown Hill Orchards is located
Belltown Hill Orchards is tucked into Capitol Planning Region County, on the outskirts of Glastonbury. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 483 Matson Hill Road, Glastonbury into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Connecticut does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Glastonbury.
Weather at Belltown Hill Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Belltown Hill Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Belltown Hill Orchards runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Belltown Hill Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Belltown Hill Orchards offers pick-your-own.
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