Ampleforth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ampleforth: St Hilda. Much of this church dates from a rebuilding in 1868 by T H & F Hedley but parts go back to the 11th century. Part of a group of churches today, in the 19th century it was a Vicarage within the Liberty of St Peter (ie., adminstered by York Minster) and the Prebendary of Ampleforth was the patron of (ie., held the advowson, owned and obtained profit from the tithes, presented to) the living.
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St Hilda's Church - Station Road
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Ampleforth Abbey. It would appear that most if not all of this square belongs to the Abbey.
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Churchyard at St Hilda's Church, Ampleforth There are a number of very old tombs and gravestones within the churchyard.
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Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is £71 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£71
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
All was great

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is £72 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£72
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,591 reviews)
Breakfast was ok, did not use gym.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is £72 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£72
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay however the fridge was quite noisy when trying to go to bed.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Milner York
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Temple Hill View

Temple Hill View

3 out of 5
Temple Hill View Mill Lane Ampleforth York England
Stay at this golf cottage in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Ampleforth Abbey and Ampleforth College Golf Club are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Tranquil, clean and quiet.
The house was lovely, spacious, clean and well stocked with anything you might need. It is in a tranquil village and has plentiful off-road parking. The garden has an excellent view and is so peaceful to sit in. There is a park 2 minutes down the lane, a football field, and if you continue down the ...

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Temple Hill View
Goodramgate Apartments

Goodramgate Apartments

4 out of 5
7 Lord Mayor's Walk York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
Really central. Excellent check in support, allowing us to leave bags. Things just abbit tired, dishwasher was broken and left with stagnant water which was quite smelly

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Goodramgate Apartments
The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

2 out of 5
Willow House Caravan Park York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
Everything was wonderful and amazing ill definetly be coming back

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods
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