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Rievaulx Abbey (English Heritage)
Archway at Rievaulx Abbey   Rievaulx
Helmsley
YO62 5LB
North Yorkshire
England
Archway at Rievaulx Abbey
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art
Facilities
Parking: yes Food: yes Shop: yes Guided tours: yes Baby changing facilities: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Guided tours available for groups booking at least 3 months in advance. Please contact site for details.
Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01439 798228
Customer Services : customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website : www.english-heritage.org.uk/rievaulx
Open
21 March - 30 September 2008
Mon-Sun
10.00-18.00

1-31 October 2008
Mon-Sun
10.00-17.00

1 November 2008-31 March 2009
Thurs-Mon
10.00-16.00
Closed
24-26 December and 1 January
Admission charges
Adults: £5.00
Children: £2.50
Concessions: £4.00
English Heritage Members: Free

15% discount for groups of 11 and more
Discounts
English Heritage
 
Description
Escape the crowds and experience the serenity and beauty of this impressive monastic site, situated in the middle of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Rievaulx Abbey was founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux in 1132 and become one of England's wealthiest monasteries before its dissolution by King Henry VIII in 1538. Highlights of its long history are displayed in the indoor interactive museum, and afterwards there's delicious local food to enjoy in the tearoom.

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Trails
Monks, Knights, Peasants, Merchants - A Medieval Trail

Events
Christmas Carols at Rievaulx Abbey
Medieval Festive Falconry: The Hunt for Christmas at Rievaulx Abbey  ; Performance
 

General Information
Foreign language audio guide available
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
General Education
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Facilities
Cafeteria
General audio-guide available
Picnic area
Shop

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