Ampleforth
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.201, -1.094 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 59 78 |
| Population: | 705 |
| Dialling code: | 01439 (Helmsley) |
Ampleforth is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, set on the southern edge of the Howardian Hills and within easy reach of the North York Moors. The village is best known for Ampleforth Abbey and the associated college, whose large stone buildings and Catholic tradition give the place a distinctive historic and cultural character.
Historically a rural settlement with medieval roots, the local economy remains based on agriculture, small businesses and tourism, with the abbey and school among the main employers. Visitors and locals enjoy countryside walking, community events and a handful of village amenities such as a pub and shops, keeping Ampleforth a relaxed yet well-connected base for exploring the surrounding North Yorkshire landscape.
Postcode districts covering Ampleforth
Most populated places nearby
- York 16.8 miles27 km
- Harrogate 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Yarm 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Guisborough 23 miles37 km
- Northallerton 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Ripon 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Knaresborough 20 miles32.1 km
- Ingleby Greenhow 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Wetherby 22 miles35.4 km
- Haxby 13 miles20.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Sproxton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Oswaldkirk Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Byland with Wass Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Gilling East Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Yearsley Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Newburgh Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Grimstone Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Cawton Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Helmsley Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Oldstead Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Oulston Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Stonegrave Parish 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Ampleforth
YO62 4DW, YO62 4DX, YO62 4DQ, YO62 4EN, YO62 4DY, YO62 4ER, YO62 4EW, YO62 4DJ, YO62 4HA … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 25.2 miles40.6 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 32.6 miles52.5 km
- Thirsk Junction Station 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Malton Railway Station 12.9 miles20.8 km
Hotels near Ampleforth Ad
- The Stapylton Arms 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Pheasant Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Plum and Partridge Inn 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Black Swan - the Inn Collection Group 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Worsley Arms Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Burn Hall Hotel 3 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Ampleforth
- Ampleforth College Independent - secondary
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Duncombe Park Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Duncombe Park Country house 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Newburgh Priory Country house 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Old Byland Abbey Historic site 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Keldholme Priory Historic site 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Castle Howard Country house 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Castle Howard Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Ryedale Folk Museum Museum 9.9 miles16 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Eden Camp Museum 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Rosedale Priory Historic site 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Cleveland Hills Mountains 14.9 miles24 km