Parson's Cider Mill
Contact & location
Worcester, MA 01603
Where Parson's Cider Mill is located
Head into Worcester, MA and you'll come across Parson's Cider Mill on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Massachusetts's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Worcester center, Goddard Memorial Drive is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Massachusetts 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 Worcester.
Weather at Parson's Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Parson's Cider Mill is a working apple orchard in Worcester, Massachusetts. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Parson's Cider Mill
Pick-your-own is available at Parson's Cider Mill 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 Parson's Cider Mill tracks the rest of Massachusetts. 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
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 Parson's Cider Mill is located
Head into Worcester, MA and you'll come across Parson's Cider Mill on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Massachusetts's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Worcester center, Goddard Memorial Drive is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Massachusetts 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 Worcester.
Weather at Parson's Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Parson's Cider Mill offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Parson's Cider Mill 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 Parson's Cider Mill?+
Beyond picking, Parson's Cider Mill offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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