Yorkshire Women vs Surrey at Ampleforth College
Gates will be open from 9.30am.
The game will start at 10.30 a.m.
Via foot from Ampleforth village, follow East Lane towards Ampleforth Abbey, turn right and follow signs down the hill for the cricket pitches.
Via vehicle: Access to the vehicle parking will be through Gilling East (not the main Ampleforth College entrance). Please enter via Gilling East village, turning by The Fairfax Arms pub. Please use postcode YO62 4JA in SAT nav or https://w3w.co/signified.initial.snooty and then follow signage.
Tickets are available online via the link below.
PURCHASE TICKETS
On the day tickets will be available. Please note that only card payments will be accepted.
Members can scan their membership cards on entry. Pass outs will be in operation at all gates.
Parking will be available on the rugby pitches priced £15 per car on the day, or £10 per car if purchased in advance (before 11pm on 25.08.26). Parking can be purchased here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/119018?embed
Via vehicle: Access to the vehicle parking will be through Gilling East (not the main Ampleforth College entrance). Please entre via Gilling East village, turning by The Fairfax Arms pub. Please use postcode YO62 4JA in SAT nav or https://w3w.co/signified.initial.snooty and then follow signage.
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Access to the vehicle parking will be through Gilling East (not the main Ampleforth College entrance). Please entre via Gilling East village, turning by The Fairfax Arms pub. Please use postcode YO62 4JA in SAT nav or https://w3w.co/signified.initial.snooty and then follow signage.
Please note that there is a road closure between Ampleforth village and Ampleforth College, and therefore all vehicles MUST enter via Gilling East.
Refreshments will be available to purchase on the day, including a BBQ van, tea and coffee van, ice-cream van, and pop-up bar serving wine and beers. Spectators are welcome to bring their own picnic.
There are no temporary structures at Ampleforth, with spectators expressly encouraged to bring their own seat.
The game will not be streamed on Youtube.
Yorkshire CCC operates a high level of safety and security strategy which is in force for the benefit of all visitors, staff and contractors who visit Ampleforth College. Please allow sufficient timing to arrive at the event early so that you can enter without delay. We will not compromise our searching procedures and so people who arrive late must be aware that you may not get into the ground on time so that our search policy can be delivered effectively.
If you require any assistance on your visit then please feel free to speak to any of our friendly stewards who are there to look after your safety and security whilst offering a high level of customer service.
The Club operates a RESPECT campaign to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
If you experience or witness anti-social behaviour, text “Respect” to 60650 to report it anonymously.
Our Ground Regulations apply at all times and can be viewed below.
Ground REGS LINK
Spectators are urged to consider the weather forecast before making their journey to Ampleforth. As the college is an open-air venue, consideration must be given to sheltering from the rain. We encourage spectators to consider all weather conditions by bringing an umbrella, suncream, and their own bottled water.
Spectators are reminded that in the event of inclement weather prior to the game starting, any decision on the prospects of play will not be made by the Club, but by the umpires. Should the Club need to communicate any prospects of play, this will be done at the earliest opportunity once the requisite information has been passed to Club officials by the umpires.
Ampleforth College is a Catholic co-educational boarding school for pupils aged 11–18, providing exceptional opportunities, developing independent minds and nurturing every pupil’s unique potential. Set within a stunning 2,000-acre valley in North Yorkshire, the College offers outstanding facilities for a wide range of sports, supporting participation, performance and enjoyment at every level.
Cricket has been at the heart of Ampleforth College for more than 150 years. With 13 boys’ and girls’ teams, pupils have the opportunity to develop their skills, compete and become part of a thriving cricket community. As Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s North Yorkshire Performance Pathway hub, Ampleforth also hosts pathway matches, professional women’s fixtures and coaching events, giving pupils valuable insight into cricket at the highest level.
Ampleforth offers a number of scholarships, including Sports Scholarships. Further information is available from Ampleforth College – Scholarships.
To discover more about life at Ampleforth College, families are warmly invited to attend the next Open Morning on Saturday 19 September 2026. Registration is available via Ampleforth College – Open Morning, Saturday 19 September 2026.
Families interested in Years 7 and 8 can also attend the College’s Junior House event on Saturday 17 October 2026. Further information can be found at Ampleforth College – Junior House.