Name: Whitby Abbey
Rating: 5.0

Whitby Abbey

Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4JT, UK

1-99 Years

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Whitby Abbey the ruins of Whitby Abbey crown a clifftop over the historic fishing port of Whitby. The headland has hosted St Hild’s Anglo-Saxon monastery, the great medieval abbey and a Stuart mansion, and it’s long been the focus of myths and legends.

You can find out more about the headland’s people and stories in the big Whitby Abbey museum, packed with objects and stories. Listening posts, peep-holes and animations tell the headland’s many tales: how St Hild turned snakes to stone, how Anglo-Saxon Caedmon became a poet, how the lost abbey bells are still heard beneath the waves, and how a real shipwreck helped inspire Dracula, which in turn has made Whitby the ‘Goth capital’ of England.

Price starts from £11.50 for Adults, £7.00 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £18.50 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Things To See and Do at Whitby Abbey: There’s lots to explore at this splendid 13th-century Gothic abbey, which has become the Goth capital of England. Below you’ll find a list of the highlights, including what to see in the visitor centre, and more information about Whitby Abbey’s many special events.
Discover Glorious Gothic ruins: For nearly 700 years, the splendid 13th-century Gothic abbey has towered high above Whitby. Today you can take in wonderful views of the coastline and town while you explore the abbey’s extensive remains.
Take a walk through History: When you visit Whitby, you’ll be following in the footsteps of many influential, creative people. Over the centuries, the abbey’s haunting ruins have inspired religious leaders, artists, writers and poets.
Explore the Visitor Centre & Museum: The visitor centre at Whitby Abbey is housed in a 17th-century mansion. Inside you’ll find a museum that tells the 3,000-year-long story of the abbey with the help of objects like Anglo-Saxon crosses, medieval manuscripts and even a rare, signed copy of Bram Stoker’s novel ‘Dracula’.
Have some family fun: There’s plenty for families to do at Whitby abbey. Roam the wide-open spaces of the abbey grounds, enjoy a relaxing picnic and play hide and seek among the ruins. Family activities and regular special events take place during the school holidays, including Easter quests and Dracula performances.
Discover magical creatures: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
Gardens: The grounds feature acres of mown grass with seating dotted around to rest.There is a flat wheelchair route around the grounds with hard standing ramps into ruins for disabled access. Panoramic views.
Exhibition: Visitor centre displays fascinating finds from the Anglo-Saxon, medieval and Cholmley periods. This is packed with computer-generated images and entertaining interactives: touchscreens allow visitors to question Whitby personalities, from Abbess Hild via a medieval monk to Bram Stoker.

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Parking: Charged car park outside the south entrance, 100m from the Abbey, run by Scarborough Borough Council. Disabled visitors can be set down by the entrance to the visitor centre, where there’s a small number of accessible parking spaces here. There’s also accessible car parking in the main car park.
Food And Drink: There is a café next door (not operated by English Heritage).
Toilets: Male and female toilet located in the council car park. (Not operated by English Heritage.)
Dogs: Dogs welcome on leads.

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Advance online tickets:

Adult: £11.50 with donation & £10.40 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £7.00 with donation & £6.30 without donation.
Concession: £10.00 with donation & £9.00 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £30.00 with donation & £27.10 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £18.50 with donation & £16.70 without donation.
Member: Free with donation & Free without donation.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £14.00 with donation & £12.70 without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £8.50 with donation & £7.70 without donation.
Concession: £12.00 with donation & £10.90 without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £36.50 with donation & £33.10 without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £22.50 with donation & £20.40 without donation.
Member: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/prices-and-opening-times-for-whitby-abbey/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday - Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

Address: Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4JT, UK

Post Code: YO22 4JT

Council: North Yorkshire

County: North Yorkshire

Road Access: Whitby Abbey is just ½ mile from the Town Centre, a 15-minute walk up the famous 199 steps – there are resting points on the way up.
Bus Access: Whitby is served by regular bus X93 from Middlesbrough via Guisborough. Buses run hourly (every 2 hours on Sundays), taking 70 minutes. Bus X4 and bus X4A also run from Middlesbrough to Whitby, on a longer route via the coastal towns of Redcar and Saltburn. Buses run every 30 minutes (hourly on Sundays). Bus 93 runs hourly every day from Scarborough via Robin Hood’s Bay to Whitby, taking just one hour. Coastliner Bus 840 runs from Leeds, via York, Malton and Pickering to Whitby 4 times a day Monday to Saturday (fewer on Sundays).
Train Access: From Whitby train station the walk to Whitby Abbey takes about 15 minutes (1/2 mile), via the 199 steps.
Bicycle Access: National Routes 1 and 165 meet in Whitby. Find your cycling route to Whitby Abbey at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network. There are bike racks available at this site.
Parking: Charged car park outside the south entrance, 100m from the Abbey, run by Scarborough Borough Council. Disabled visitors can be set down by the entrance to the visitor centre, where there’s a small number of accessible parking spaces here. There’s also accessible car parking in the main car park.