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Whitby Abbey Entry Tickets

Activity code: WAT
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Whitby Abbey Entry Tickets
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Highlights Inclusions Description Additional Information Schedule
duration approx. 60-90 minutes
location Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT
e ticket accepted

Highlights

  • Discover imaginative audio-visual displays
  • Admire sweeping views across York and over the Whitby coastline
  • Plenty of great photo opportunities 
  • See Whitby Abbey through the ages

Inclusions

What's Included:


  • Entry to Whitby Abbey 

What's Excluded:

  • Food and drinks
  • Transport

Description

Uncover over 13 centuries of history as you explore the stunning ruins of this Gothic abbey. Originally founded in AD 657 by King Oswy of Northumbria, Whitby Abbey has been a source of inspiration for many religious leaders, artists, writers, and poets.

Among them was St Hild, an abbess who orchestrated one of the most significant events that took place here — the Synod of Whitby. It was in 664 that church leaders decided to follow Roman rather than Celtic methods for establishing the date of Easter, a method still used today!

Set high on a cliff, take in scenic views of the coastline and famous fishing port as you find out how St Hild fought snakes and how the abbey inspired Caedmon, the first named English poet, and the author of ‘Dracula’, Bram Stoker. You’ll also see the life-sized statue of a Roman gladiator in the restored mansion courtyard.

Additional Information

  • Tickets cannot be cancelled but may be amended 48 hours prior to entry.
  • You will receive an e-ticket for this activity.

Schedule

Days of operation: 

16 Feb – 27 March 2026: 10am – 4pm

Venue Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT

Closed: 24th - 26th December