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About
Whitby Abbey with it's gaunt, imposing remains, recently named Britain’s most romantic ruin is set high on a cliff above the Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby. Founded in 657 by St Hilda, Whitby Abbey has over the years been a bustling settlement, a kings’ burial place, the setting for a historic meeting between Celtic and Roman clerics, the home of saints including the poet Caedmon, and inspiration for Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. Discover how over 2,000 years of history make the Abbey one of England’s most important archaeological sites. And at the interactive visitor centre your family can view archaeological finds spectacular audio-visual displays.
Guide Prices
Member: FREE
Adult (without gift aid): £10.00
Adult (with gift aid): £11.00
Child (5-17yrs, without gift aid): £6.00
Child (5-17yrs, with gift aid): £6.60
Concession (without gift aid): £9.00
Concession (with gift aid): £9.90
Family (2 adults and 3 children, without gift aid): £26.00
Family (2 adults and 3 children, with gift aid): £28.60
Family (1 adult and 3 children, without gift aid): £16.00
Family (1 adult and 3 children, with gift aid): £17.60
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
- Facilities for visually impaired
- Wheelchairs available
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
- Passenger lift
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Road:Situated on the East Cliff. Follow signs to town centre and then pick up brown signs to Abbey.Accessible by Public Transport: Whitby station is 0 miles away.