Our Tea Room is open daily 10am - 5pm selling delicious homemade food and drink including Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and cider, produced from our own orchard. The beautiful oak-panelled Tea Room is furnished with Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson furniture and enjoys lovely views across the valley.
Last orders for hot food is 4pm and for cake and drinks 4.30pm.
Winter Opening Hours, November 3rd - March 30th
The Tea Room will open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-3pm during the Winter months.
The Tea Room will close for Christmas from December 20th - January 13th.
Afternoon Tea
Indulge in freshly made sandwiches, homemade cakes, and scones with clotted cream and jam, served with a pot of Yorkshire tea, filter coffee or even a bottle of Prosecco! Click below to email us and book your place. Advanced booking only - 48 hours in advance.
Breakfast Rolls
Is there a better way to start your day? A delicious bacon or sausage roll and hot drink in beautiful surroundings.
Delicious Cakes
We have a great selection of cakes, homemade scones and bakes daily. Why not treat yourself to afternoon tea? We have something to suit all tastes.
Lunch
A selection of sandwiches and fresh warm food, including options for dietary requirements. Please ask when ordering.
Children
We welcome children in the Tea Room, and have high chairs and a children's menu available for our younger visitors. We have plenty of space for buggy parking, and baby changing facilities.
Furry Friends
Dogs are not allowed in the Visitors Centre (except for assistance dogs), but owners are welcome to enjoy the grounds and have refreshments at our outside seating area. Please order at the takeaway hatch in the Gift Shop.
Tea Room Menu
A sample Tea Room menu can be found below.
To find the Tea Room, when you arrive at Ampleforth Abbey follow the signs to Visitor Parking which will take you to Alban Roe House Visitor Centre. The Tea Room is located in Alban Roe House along with the Abbey Shop.
