Ampleforth Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks who welcome visitors into the Abbey for services, and to explore the extensive and stunning Abbey grounds. Entry is free.
History & Heritage
The Abbey Church and Visitor Centre offer a fascinating insight into a living monastic community. Founded in 1802, the Benedictine community at Ampleforth Abbey is the largest community of monks in the UK.
The Abbey Church is filled with furniture, sculpture, and glass from skilled crafts people, including local oak furniture craftsman Robert ‘Mousey’ Thompson.
Tea Room
Open daily 10.00-17.00, home-made refreshments are available including hot meals and cakes, tea, coffee and cold drinks including our Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and cider.
Outside seating offers stunning views across the Ampleforth valley, and there is baby changing, children’s menu, and plenty of space to park buggies.
Explore the Grounds
The Ampleforth estate covers 1,200 acres of lakes and woodland in the Howardian Hills National Landscape, with the North York Moors National Park to the north. We welcome walkers and cyclists throughout the year.
Dogs are very welcome, but please make sure that they remain on a lead. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate dogs indoors, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Ampleforth Abbey, York, YO62 4EN
The award-winning farm shop and café specialises in locally grown produce, including fruits, vegetables, and rare breed meat. Their in-house bakery provides homemade scones, cakes & traybakes, with their chefs providing a range of delicious meals, sandwiches and seasonal specialties for the café – in late November and early December, enjoy a delicious home cooked Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Let’s get festive!
The Balloon Tree is a great day out for all of the family – entertain the children in the play area, situated in the securely fenced café garden, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee & homemade cake, whilst they burn off some energy.
You can even come and find your perfect locally sourced Christmas Tree (available from late November 2024). Plus lots of great gifts for the whole family from sweet treats & stocking fillers to scented candles and locally produced gins & beers. Or why not ‘Pick your own’ contents for a beautiful tailored hamper.
Open seven days a week with seasonal variation on opening times. Make sure you check the website for all up-to-date information or email them with any questions.
💜 Baby Change
💜 Pram Space at tables
💜 High Chairs
💜 Kids Activity Colouring Sheet & Play Area
💜 Kids Menu
🐶 Dog Friendly (Outside Seating Only)
🕑 Open Mon-Wed 9-5pm Thurs-Sun 9-5.30pm
📍Stamford Bridge Road (A166), Gate Helmsley, YO41 1NB (One mile west of Stamford Bridge)
Courtyard Café
The Courtyard Cafe serves delicious food and cakes all year round with no admission into the House and Grounds necessary. Visit the Garden Centre and then pop in. Dogs now welcome!
Fitzroy Restaurant
The fresh, bright and stylish Fitzroy Restaurant is the perfect place for lunch or an afternoon treat when visiting the House and Gardens. The Fitzroy Restaurant is open during our Spring, Summer and Autumn season. Please note the restaurant is now closed until the House re-opens on Saturday 24th March.
The Boathouse Cafe
On the bank of the Great Lake, the Boathouse Cafe offers stunning views out across the water as well as picnic table seating overlooking the Adventure Playground. This relaxed cafe serves family friendly ranges including freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade soups and cakes from our kitchen and a selection of hot and cold drinks. The kiosk serves locally made ice cream.
Castle Howard
The Estate Office
Castle Howard
York YO60 7DA
T: 01653 648333
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Farm shop, café and miniature railway situated between Pickering and Thornton le Dale.
Unique Pick Your Own with a train to take you to the fields.
Lovely events including the Strawberry Express, the Pumpkin Express and the Santa Express all incorporating rides on the train.
See the “Party Page” for details of a unique children’s party at Cedarbarn Farm.
They also have a Dog Walking Field, which is a secure field for you to exercise your dog/s. The 1.25 acre field is open daily from 7.00 am to 8.00 pm and is surrounded by 6′ high secure fencing and is fully lit for year-round use.
Cedarbarn Farm Shop, Thornton Road, Pickering. YO18 7JX
Lunch bookings 01751 475614
“Lovely place with great food and gluten free menu. Kids had a fab time, loved the railway.” KP Apr’18
“What a setting for afternoon tea” – Mumbler Recommended CD ’17 ” Lovely selection of toys” – Mumbler Recommended SJB ’19
Opening Times
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5:30pm
Sunday 12 noon – 5:30pm
Ampleforth Abbey, YO62 4EN
Tel: 01439-766000
Beadlam Grange, Mr Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 7TB
01439 770303
Lovely farmshop and tea room with toddler’s indoor play area. The home of Robert & Ruby selling distinctive gifts & interiors for country folk, The Cutting Shed (Unisex hair salon (01439 770640)) and Caravan & Camp site too!
Lovely afternoon tea.
Those who enjoy afternoon tea can use their swimming pool (by arrangement & suitable for babies) when it is open – End of March to October.
Mumbler recommended ’18
Main St, Burythorpe YO17 9LB
01653 658200
Lovely children friendly café with delicious cake.
Opens 9am
53 Castlegate, Malton YO17 7DT
Thoroughly recommend, popped in with my children for a treat. The staff were so friendly and the cake delicious too! May ’18 HB
Great way to combine a fun day at the Museum with Afternoon Tea.
Enjoy a traditional English Afternoon Tea surrounding yourself in the opulent carriage décor and elegant furniture. Indulge in a delicious selection of dainty sandwiches, fine leaf teas and scrumptious homemade cakes.
Served at 12noon, 2pm and 4pm daily. £22.50 (children £15.50), £29 with champagne. Phone to book.
“The National Railway Museum does afternoon tea (with fizz if you want) inside an old railway carriage. It’s brilliant. Really quaint and charming with classic music playing.”
RF, June 17
Countess of York, National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ
T: 01904 686295
Located in the heart of North Yorkshire in the traditional market town of Helmsley.
Luxury hideaway with the popular Weathervane Restaurant serving seasonal and locally foraged food. Lovely place to go for a “treat”. Fabulous place for afternoon tea.
Verbena Spa with treatments provided by Temple Spa. Extensive Heat Experience including an aromatherapy room, salt inhalation chamber, saunarium, monsoon shower and foot spas. In addition you can relax in the outdoor heated swimming pool and brand new Jacuzzi.
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
Helmsley
YO62 5AG
Telephone: 01439 770 766
Family run tea room with lovely homemade food
West End, Ampleforth YO62 4DU
01439 788166
“Lovely Afternoon Tea” – Mumbler Recommended JD, SJB ’17
9 Saville Street, Malton YO17 7LL
01653 695265
Family run country house hotel and restaurant in the heart of the North York Moors National Park.
Serves beautiful afternoon tea
Open March – November. Lunch 12pm – 1.30pm, Afternoon Tea 2.30pm – 5.30pm, Dinner 6.30pm – 8pm
Lastingham, YO62 6TH
01751 417345
Sadly, no table reservations, first come first serve basis only.
With Helmsley Castle as a spectacular back drop visible from every window, daily ‘specials’ boards and Champagne available by the glass, what’s not to like about this impressive eatery and café. In Mannion’s everything goes!
“Lovely for afternoon tea” – Mumbler Recommended LR ‘ 17
Monday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday Lunch: 11:30am – 4:30pm
5 Castlegate
Helmsley
YO62 5AB
Phone: 01439 770044
Booking is advised because of limited tables
Fabulous Afternoon Tea – Mumbler Recommended EC, HB ’17
Opening Times
Monday – 11:00 – 5:00 (Closed During Winter)
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 11:00 – 5:00
Thursday – 11:00 – 5:00
Friday – 11:00 – 5:00
Saturday – 11:00 – 5:00
Sunday – 11:00 – 5:00
Main Street, Middleton, Pickering, YO18 8NX
Tel: 01751475932
Come and relax in our unique 40’s and 50’s themed specialist tea and coffee room. Enjoy a cream tea, real loose leaf tea in a teapot, ground coffee and homemade cakes. Sandwiches made to order.
Mumbler recommended MI 18
The Village Unit 6
Haxby Shopping Centre
YO32 2LU York
Beautiful family friendly tea room overlooking the village green with grazing sheep.
Homemade cakes, puddings, snacks, sandwiches and substantial meals.
The Barn Tea Rooms
Hutton le Hole
YO62 6UA
01751 417311
Lovely bistro nestled in Easingwold
“My favourite place for tea” Mumbler recommended LS, NR, CD – ’17
Market Place, Easingwold. YO61 3AG
Phone: 01347 823434
The Old Lodge is a stunning Tudor mansion set in beautiful grounds, on the edge of the historic Market town of Malton, near Pickering, North Yorkshire There is a cosy wood panelled bar with a real fire, an excellent restaurant with a choice of menus and a lovely terrace for outside dining, with extensive lawns and comfortable garden seating. Tea, good coffee and clotted cream scones are available all day.
20 fabulous en-suite rooms in The Lodge, all with TV, tea and coffee facilities.
Old Maltongate, Malton YO17 7EG
01653 690570
“Great place for afternoon tea” Mumbler recommended LD ’17
The Pantry food is freshly baked on the premises everyday – and keeps bringing our visitors back time and time again. Whether you are just calling in for light refreshments, or to satisfy your sweet tooth, we are certain you’ll be back soon!
“Lovely Afternoon Tea” – Mumbler Recommended ’17
The Pantry, Mill Gate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1AA
Tel: 01845 522423
Elegant hotel with 26 bedrooms, landscaped gardens and a great restaurant.
The Talbot offers contemporary British cooking delivering delicious food throughout whether you are dining in the Bar and Brasserie or the Wentworth Restaurant. We champion the use of fresh produce from local suppliers and our seasonal menus are created by Head Chef Dan Graham. A lovely place for Afternoon Tea as a treat.
The Talbot Hotel, Yorkersgate, Malton, YO17 7AJ
Phone: 01653 639096
“Truly fabulous meal – go try the 9 course tasting menu, it is amazing” CB ’17
Situated in the picturesque village of Stillington, The White Bear Inn is a traditional free house country pub and is ideally located for a range of local attractions.
Main Street, Stillington, York YO61 1JU
01347 810338
Open 12:00 – 17:00
