Events at Ampleforth Abbey

We host a variety of events ranging from one day or week-long religious retreats, to orchard tours and cider tasting.  Please click here to view the 2019 Pastoral Programme.

Retreats

Our retreats schedule, also known as the Pastoral Programme, offers various opportunities to deepen your spiritual life, to grow in love and receptivity, and to develop as human beings, fully alive. To view our retreat accommodation please click here. 

Tours

A tour of Ampleforth's historic orchards, with over 40 varieties of apples and their stunning blossom, includes a visit to the cider mill to see how our award-winning cider is made, where there is also an opportunity to taste our cider.  Why not make a day of it and join us in the Tea Room for lunch too?

Abbey Church tours take place every Thursday at 2:15pm, click here for more information.

Ampleforth Abbey
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"We dare to say..." : Reflections on Prayer and the Liturgy
John Henry Newman
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John Henry Newman – A Journey of Faith
This retreat traces the spiritual journey of John Henry Newman.
Orchard
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Orchard Tour
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees.
Ampleforth Abbey
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The Historical Jesus
A series of probes into the story of Jesus.
Ampleforth Abbey
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Encounters with Christ
The Gospels are filled with encounters - all sorts of different people meeting Christ.
Orchard
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Orchard Tour
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees.
Orchard
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Orchard Tour
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees.
Tai Chi and Christian Meditation
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Christian Meditation
Join us for a meditative weekend of Silent learning.
Orchard
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Orchard Tour
Tour of Ampleforth's Orchard with over 40 varieties of heritage apple trees.