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Ampleforth Abbey and Ampleforth College

Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4EN

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • | In person
  • | Other / Multiple

Explore the extraordinary legacies of Robert Thompson and Sir Giles Gilbert Scott at Ampleforth Abbey and Ampleforth College and discover more about the history of this remarkable site, a living place of worship, faith and learning since 1802.

Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey

Mouseman Furniture

Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey

Abbey Church Exterior

Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey

Abbey Church Exterior

Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey

Abbey Church Interior

Robert Thompson, the “Mouseman”, left his mark on Ampleforth Abbey and Ampleforth College, which together house probably the biggest known collection of “Mouseman” furniture. The influence of the distinguished 20th-century architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott can also be seen here, with Ampleforth Abbey Church representing one of his major works. Admire the heritage and craftsmanship of Ampleforth Abbey and Ampleforth College at this special event, and learn more about the community of Benedictine monks who have called Ampleforth home since 1802.

Timings

Saturday 20 September:
10am - 4pm

Location & directions

Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4EN

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