Guests at Ampleforth
The Rule of St Benedict says all guests "are to be welcomed as Christ". Those who come to Ampleforth - whether fellow Catholics, other Christians, people of other faiths or those seeking meaning in their lives - are welcome to share in monastic hospitality and the prayer of the monks in the choir of the Abbey Church.
Many visitors come in a group and follow one of the retreats or courses offered by the monks (see the 2009 Retreat Programme). Individual guests also come for a time of quiet reflection.
If you would like to see a monk during your stay at Ampleforth please ask the staff in the Pastoral Office.
We can accommodate up to 47 in our various Guest rooms.
Alban Roe House offers spacious dormitory style accommodation. This is mostly for school and youth groups and can accommodate up to 55.
With St Benedict we believe that our guests bring us a special blessing for in them we have an encounter with Christ who illumines all human beings. All are welcome and the poor and those who come as pilgrims are especially valued.
Please contact us if you have any queries or wish to come and stay.
Hospitality and Pastoral Office
Ampleforth Abbey
York YO62 4EN
tel: 01439 766889 and 01439 766486
fax: 01439 766755
e-mail: pastoral@ampleforth.org.uk
