Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located on the edge of the North Yorks Moors National Park. For more than 200 years the monks of Ampleforth have been growing apples in the Orchards. Primarily this was to feed the community and the school, but as the years went by the supply of apples started to overtake the demand. They are now used to make our award winning cider.
We offer guided tours of the orchard where you will have the opportunity learn more about the cider and sample it!
Ampleforth Abbey Church Tours
Between Thursday 6 March 2025 and Thursday 29 May 2025
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.
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Easter Triduum
Retreat Tickets
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.
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Astro Photography Workshop
Saturday 25 October 2025
Learn how to capture the beauty of the night sky, Milky Way and other celestial phenomena.
Experienced astro-photographer Steve Bell will guide you to develop your photography skills and knowledge, enabling you to capture stunning shots.
Ticket includes hot drink, parking, E-book.
Customer to bring: Camera*, Tripod, Head torch, Warm clothing
*Assumes competence with your own camera equipment.
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Stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey
Friday 14 February 2025
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.
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Abbey Church Tours - York Residents' Weekend
Between Saturday 25 January 2025 and Sunday 26 January 2025
*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.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour 2020
Between Wednesday 15 April 2020 and Wednesday 21 October 2020
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
Over 18s only.
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Ampleforth Abbey Familiarisation Visit
Between Wednesday 5 February 2020 and Wednesday 12 February 2020
A familiarisation trip to Ampleforth for local business providers. The visit is completely free of charge, and will encompass a wide range of exciting visitor experiences from cider tasting to an abbey tour, to demonstrate what Ampleforth has to offer.
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Ampleforth Lourdes Carol Service 2019
Sunday 1 December 2019
The biennial FOALS (Friends of Ampleforth Lourdes Sick) Carol Service will this year be held at Ampleforth Abbey on 1st December. The Service will be followed by drinks and canapes.
Proceeds from the Carol Service will contribute towards the Lourdes pilgrimage; an annual pilgrimage for the sick and disabled, hosted by monks, pupils, families and friends of Ampleforth Abbey.
Accommodation can be booked on site through Emma Craig.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust, registered charity number 1026493
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 30 October 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 23 October 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Saturday 12 October 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 2 October 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Saturday 28 September 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 14 August 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 24 July 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Saturday 13 July 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 3 July 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 26 June 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Saturday 15 June 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 15 May 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Saturday 11 May 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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Ampleforth Abbey Orchard Tour
Wednesday 10 April 2019
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees. A visit to the Cider Mill to see how we make our products followed by the opportunity to taste our Award Winning Cider.
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