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Ampleforth AbbeyAmpleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey has been home to a Benedictine Community since 1802. All visitors are welcome to join the community for services within the Abbey Church.

Explore our beautiful lakes, trails and woodlands. Take advantage of our extensive sports facilities and sample our delicious homemade cakes and light meals in our tea room.

You are welcome to look around at your leisure or join a guided tour of the Abbey or orchards.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Credit cards accepted (with charge) Disabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Postbox Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs acceptedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry
There is no admission charge for visiting Ampleforth Abbey or the grounds but donations are welcome.

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Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 17:30, Sunday 11.00 - 17:30.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Please see website for further details.
   

Contact

Ampleforth Abbey
Tel: 01439 766000
View the Ampleforth Abbey websitewww.visitors.ampleforth.org.uk

Venue

Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth, York, YO62 4EN

View the Ampleforth Abbey websitewww.visitors.ampleforth.org.uk

See location of Ampleforth Abbey on Google maps.See location on Google maps.    

Map reference: SE 598788  Lat: 54.20147  Long: -1.08478


By Road:
From Thirsk take the A170 towards Scarborough and Helmsley going up Sutton Bank. Just before Helmsley at park gates turn right on to the B1257 at Sproxton. Then take the first right to Ampleforth.
At the T junction turn sharp left to the Abbey and follow signs. From York take the B1363 crossing the northern ring road and signed to Sutton-on-the-Forest and Helmsley. At Brandsby village turn left following sign to Yearsley and Ampleforth. At the T juncton in
Ampleforth village turn right onto the road to Oswaldkirk. Half a mile outside Ampleforth you can see the Abbey on your right. From thereon follow the signs.

Stephenson's buses also run a daily timetable from York, Helmsley and Easingwold.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 15 miles (24.1 kms) from Thirsk station

Visitors are welcome to use the Abbey Tea Room, The Abbey Bookshop, Golf Course, St Albans Sports Centre, Lakes and our Visitor Centre in summer 2011.

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