1803
Ampleforth College founded by the Benedictine monks of Ampleforth Abbey.
1814
First Exhibition held at the College.
1909
The College’s Theatre was built – it is now known to be the oldest school Theatre in the UK.
1916
The Abbey acquired Gilling Castle and opened it as Ampleforth College Junior School.
1926
St Aidan’s, St Bede’s, St Cuthbert’s and St Oswald’s Houses were founded.
1930
Junior House & St Wilfrid’s House were founded.
1933
St Edward’s House was founded.
1935
St Dunstan’s House was founded
1946
St Thomas’ House was founded
1956
St Hugh’s House was founded
1957
St John’s House was founded
1975
The St Alban’s Sports Centre was built
1982
The Sunley Centre was built
2000
The Bamford Centre was built
2001
Hume House was built
2002
All weather Astroturf opened
2004
College becomes fully co-educational
2010
Dallaglio Match Ground opened
2016
St Laurence Cookery School opened
2017
Strength & Conditioning Suite opened
2018
Equestrian Arena opened
2021
New Learning Hub opened
Full Boarding & Day School for students aged 11 to 18