Ampleforth Abbey is introducing special tours of the Abbey orchard which will run on Thursdays throughout June. The Blossom and Apples Tour will give an insight into the history of the 2,000 tree orchard including the Ribston Pippin, the oldest variety grown at Ampleforth originating from a tree grown locally at Ribston Hall in the 17th century. The tour will then follow on to the cider mill where visitors will be given an introduction to the processes used to make Ampleforth Cider. Visitors will also have a chance to visit the Bonded Warehouse where the cider brandy and liqueurs mature in their oak barrels. After the tour, there will be a tasting session of a variety of monastic produce followed by lunch in the Windmill. Tours will begin at 10.30 am at £15.00 per person. For further information and to book your place on the tour, please contact us on (01439) 766085, E-mail lettings@ampleforth.org.uk  Website www.visitors.ampleforth.org.uk