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Whitby Abbey (English Heritage)
Image: View through Whitby Abbey out to sea.
Whitby Abbey
Whitby
YO22 4JT
North Yorkshire
England
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Guided tours available for groups booking at least 1 month in advance. Please contact the site for more details.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01947 603568
Customer Services
:
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website
:
www.english-heritage.org.uk/whitbyabbey
Open
21 March-30 September 2008
Mon-Sun
10.00-18.00
1 October 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
Family: £12.50
English Heritage Members: Free
15% discount for group of 11 and more paying together.
Discounts
English Heritage
Description
High on a cliff above the seaside town of Whitby are the gaunt, imposing remains of Whitby Abbey. Founded in 657 by St Hilda, Whitby Abbey has over the years been a bustling settlement, a kings' burial place, a home of saints and inspiration for Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. Discover how 2,000 years of history make the Abbey one of England's most important archaeological sites, in the interactive visitor centre.
Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending August 10 2008
24 Hour Museum's Re-enactment Recommendations For August
English Heritage Begins Early Spring Clean at Whitby Abbey
Archaeologists Find Mysterious Carved Stone At Whitby Abbey
Trowels At The Ready For National Archaeology Week 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending March 4 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending October 1 2006
Available resources
The Tudor Abbey Discovery Visit
Guided tour (Resource); Handling collection or artefacts; Roleplay or interpreters
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