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Rievaulx Abbey (English Heritage)
Image: Archway at Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx
Helmsley
YO62 5LB
North Yorkshire
England
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
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
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Events
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