Directions to Ampleforth
Road
From the main roads coming from either the south or the north.
We recommend that you approach Ampleforth from the town of Thirsk - from the south via the A1(M) and A168, or from the north via the A19. From Thirsk to Ampleforth takes about 25 minutes.
From Thirsk take the A19 south towards York. After three miles turn left at the signpost for Thirkleby, Coxwold, Hemlsley. Follow this road for 4½ miles into the village of Coxwold. At the bottom of the hill in Coxwold turn left. Follow the road through Byland and Wass. After 1½ miles after Wass you come to Ampleforth Village. Continue beyond the village for about a mile keeping to the right. The entrances to the Abbey and College are on the right.
From York
If you are leaving the city centre (station) take the B1363 road towards Helmsley. Follow this road past the District Hospital and out of the city. Cross the northern ring-road and travel through the villages of Stillington, Sutton on the Forest, Brandsby and Gilling East until you reach Oswaldkirk. In Oswaldkirk turn left. The entrances to the College and Abbey are on the left, approximately two miles along this road just after the Westminster Cross.
It takes about 45 minutes to drive from York to Ampleforth.
Airports
Leeds/Bradford Airport is accessible by taxi. There is an hourly train service from Manchester Airport to York (about 2 hours). Teesside Airport is also nearby.
Train
For all
standard school holidays Ampleforth College provides a coach service to and
from York Station; coaches depart Ampleforth at 8.00 am on the date of
departure, for students to catch trains from York station after 9.30am. Return
coaches depart York Station between 4.30pm and 6pm, for
students to returning to school. The College also provides an Escorted travel service
for the London/Edinburgh lines. Should travel be required outside of
these times, parents should contact
the Travel department directly. The Travel Department provides travel
information prior to every designated travel period. Should you wish further
information please contact: Suzie Boam on sagb@ampleforth.org.uk
Full details regarding travel arrangements are sent with the Summer End of Term reports or on request.
Taxis
Morse Taxis (01347 878969 or 07794 827227) and York Station Taxis (01904 623 332) offer special fares for all Ampleforth Students, Parents and Guests. An invoice service is provided for all students if booked through the Travel Department prior to travel.
Car Hire
The School has an arrangement with Hertz Car Hire (01904 500193) at York Station. To make a reservation parents should contact Hertz at least 24 hours in advance and they should quote Ampleforth College and the discount number CDP 712273. This arrangement is only available at the York branch of Hertz.