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Mount Grace Priory

General view of the priory
General view of the priory with the gardens in the foreground (c) English Heritage Photo Library
General view of the priory - General view of the priory with the gardens in the foreground (c) Mount Grace Priory - View of the Priory Church from the South West (c) The living room of the reconstructed Cell 8 - The living room of the reconstructed Cell 8, refurnished in 1989. (c) West facade of the guest house - West facade of the guest house. Carthusian Order founded in 1398. (c) Snowdrops at Mount Grace Priory - Snowdrops at Mount Grace Priory © (c)

Set amid woodland below the escarpment of the North York Moors and the Cleveland Way National Trail, Mount Grace is a monastic ruin of an unusual kind. It is the best-preserved of the ten British 'charterhouses', whose Carthusian monks lived as hermits in cottage-like cells. A reconstructed and furnished monk's cell and a recently revamped herb plot offer aglimpse into the lives of the medieval residents. The gardens are a haven for wildlife, including the famous 'Priory Stoats'. There is a children's story box, and special children's trails during school holiday

An award-winning exhibition on the first floor of the Priory Guesthouse gives an introduction to the history of the site.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-31 Mar 10am-4pm Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
24-26 Dec and 1 Jan Closed

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£4.50 until 31 Mar 2010 / £4.70 from 1 Apr 2010
Children:
£2.30 until 31 Mar 2010 / £2.40 from 1 Apr 2010
Concession:
£3.80 until 31 Mar 2010 / £4.00 from 1 Apr 2010
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Family Ticket: £11.30 until 31 Mar 2010 / £11.80 from 1 Apr 2010
Details:
National Trust members admitted free, except on special event days

How do I get there?

Address:
North Yorkshire - DL6 3JG
Road Access:
12 miles N of Thirsk; 6 miles NE of Northallerton, on A19
Train Access:
Northallerton 6 miles
Bus Access:
Arriva North East 80, 89 from Northallerton - Stokesley, alightPriory Road End, then 1⁄2 mile
Map Location:
Telephone:
01609 883494, Local Tourist Information: Thirsk: 01845 522755

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Suitable for people with disabilities Male/Female Toilets Male/Female Toilets Exhibition Education Guidebooks No dogs allowed Shop Picnic area Events Holiday Cottages Hazardous Family Learning Gardens Admission free for Overseas Vistor Pass holders
Facilities Details:
Toilets: Not adapted.
Shop: Via 2 steps.
Refreshments: Snacks available. Picnics in grounds.
(This property, owned by the National Trust, is maintained and managed by English Heritage.)
Access:
Access to priory and grounds: Via main gate (apply at shop). Access to priory ruins on smooth grass; slight slope to cloister and cell (one step). Only the cell's ground floor and monastic herb garden to rear (one step) are accessible without going through narrow doors.
Exhibition: Exhibition is on upper floor of manor house reached via 3 flights of stairs.
Parking:
40m from entrance via sloping tarmac drive. Disabled visitors may be set down nearer the entrance on request.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Wildflowers, bird song and animal sounds.

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.
Coach Parking Facilities:
Free car park for 1 coach, 500 metres from site entrance
Group Booking:
Contact the site for a Group Booking Form and for opening times and prices from 1 April 2010.
Average Length of Visit:
1 1/2 hours

Further Info

Owned by The National Trust, maintained and managed by English Heritage.
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