Whitby Abbey Yorkshire England

Whitby Abbey    

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The grounds and interior spaces at Whitby Abbey are open. Measures are still in place to keep everyone safe, and you need to book your visit in advance. Find out more below.

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Sep 18, 2024
High atop a bluff in coastal Whitby the remains of the Abbey stand in stark contrast to the bustling seaside city below. We were fortunate to visit on an overcast day where there were maybe 15 peopl… Full review by Brian E
Sep 13, 2024
Such an atmospheric location. It was a beautiful day when we were there sunny and clear but you can imagine how it would feel on a dark stormy night. The visitor centre museum was smaller than I im… Full review by dougj712
Sep 12, 2024
Staying in York for a few days and decided to have a day out in Whitby. We climbed the 199 steps up to the Abbey, walked round the Abbey, it was all very interesting as Dracula is well known there. … Full review by Agnes D
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Whitby Abbey is a ruined Benedictine abbey overlooking the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. It …
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Whitby Abbey was a 7th-century Christian monastery that later became a Benedictine abbey. The abbey church was situated overlo…
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Facts

Established:657 AD
Located:Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
Founder:1. Oswiu

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Could ı have my ceromony in the abby courtyard and if yes at what cost
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Surely your better contacting English Heritage than trip advisor ?
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can you take dogs
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I’m not sure as you go through the shop to get to the abbey. Most places are dog friendly in Whitby from what we saw but we don’t have a dog.
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When does the Abbey re-open please? We are due to visit Whitby this month
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Not quite sure av.alook on website that might help .
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Answer by Lisa H · Mar 6, 2019
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Thanks to everyone who answered my question about the Abbey renovations. Unfortunately, my friend has MS and …
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Thanks to everyone who answered my question about the Abbey renovations. Unfortunately, my friend has MS and is unable to walk up 199 steps and through the graveyard. Is it still possible to drive up, if yes is there anywhere to park with a blue disabled badge, if not is it possible to drop her off and pick her up later?
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Yes there is access for cars up to the Abbey and the adjacent StMary’s church where there is a good sized car park with disabled car parking spaces available.
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