Whitby Abbey
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Overview
Uncover the full story of these atmospheric ruins in their impressive clifftop location above the town. St Hilda’s original abbey was destroyed by Viking raiders. The abbey that replaced it was begun in the 11th century and was rebuilt on several occasions before being dismantled at the Dissolution; this is what you can see today, starkly silhouetted against the sky. The ruin suffered further damage in 1914, when two German battleships shelled the town and inadvertently hit the west front.
Ratings & awards
Green Tourism Silver
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Apr-Sep, daily 10-6; Oct, daily 10-5; 1-5 Nov, daily 10-4; 6 Nov-23 Dec & Jan-Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4 (Feb half term, daily 10-4); 27-30 Dec, daily 10-4 (last admission 30 mins before closing). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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Cliff Top
As its name suggests, Cliff Top has panoramic sea views and sits close by the romantic ruins of Whitby Abbey. The smartly refurbished stone cottage features exposed beams, wood burners ...
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East Cliff Cottages 2 (33A)
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East Cliff Cottages 6 (37A - Gold)
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East Cliff Cottages
East Cliff Cottages sit below the cliff in the old quarter of town between the Abbey steps and the East Pier. These family-owned cottages enjoy uninterrupted views of the small harbour,...
