Ampleforth Abbey Orchard

Join us for an exclusive tour of Ampleforth Abbey Church. You'll be led by a monk who will take you on a journey of exploration through the church's history and striking architecture. You'll visit rarely seen areas of the church including the Crypt and learn interesting facts about its many chapels and other features. Our Visitor Centre and Abbey Shop will also be open (11am-3pm) for your to explore on the day of your tour, as well as our Tea Room, where hearty home-cooked food is served in a beautiful setting. Children age 11+ require a ticket. Up to 4 children under 11 yrs free with a paying adult.

Treat the family to a special roast lunch this Easter Sunday, prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients by our team of talented chefs, and served in the beautiful Abbey Tea Room. We ask for a £5 deposit per person at the point of booking to secure your table. Simply select the time you would like to book for and then on the next page, the number of people you would like to book for.

We are delighted to welcome guests back to Ampleforth Abbey for this year's celebration of the Easter Triduum. This year’s celebration will run from Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th April and takes inspiration from Jubilee 2025 with the theme of Christ: Transmitter of Hope. We will come together to open our eyes to how we can follow Christ and become a Pilgrim of Hope to others in a world which can sometimes seem senseless. We'll be led by experienced speakers, including members of the Ampleforth monastic community, through a series of conference talks and supplementary sessions, come to worship together in the Abbey Church and to rejoice in song, in what makes up the largest event of the Abbey calendar. Guests are accommodated across the boarding houses usually used by neighbouring Ampleforth College, as well as our retreat guest accommodation, taking meals together as a community in the Refectory. There is also a dedicated programme of activities for children and teenagers.

Come stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey with expert astronomers Richard Darn and Neill Sanders. This is an exciting time to be viewing the night skies, with Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus all visible with the naked eye. With the help of a telescope you may see Uranus and Neptune as well. The evening will begin with an immerse talk on the night sky* and the chance to handle 5 million year old space rocks, and then we'll head outside to discover the wonders visible through super telescopes! Suitable for space buffs aged 6+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Telescopes provided, but bring binoculars if you have them. Wrap up warm. Hot drink or squash provided. Held in association with with the Howardian Hills National Landscape and Go Stargazing. *Due to the layout of the building, the talk will take place in a room which is only accessible via 2 flights of stairs. Please note this event is only suitable for people who are able to navigate stairs.

*More tickets now available to book.* Join us over York Residents' Weekend, 25 - 26th Jan 2025, for an exclusive FREE tour of the fascinating Ampleforth Abbey Church. You'll be led by a monk and one of our knowledgeable volunteers, who will take you on a journey of exploration through the church's history and striking architecture. You'll visit rarely seen areas of the church including the Crypt and learn interesting facts about its many chapels and other features. You're also welcome to join a FREE interactive session in our Visitor Centre, 'Everything you've ever wanted to know about life as a monk', led by Ampleforth monk, Fr Bede, from 12.15 - 1.15pm. Our Tea Room and Abbey Shop will also be open 11am - 3pm both days, where hearty home-cooked food is served in a beautiful setting. Ticket holders will receive more information on how to find us and where to meet closer to the event.