What are the opening times?
| Dates | Opening Times | Opening Days |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar-30 Sep | 10am-6pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Oct-31 Mar | 10am-4pm | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan |
How much does it cost?
Adult:
£5.00
Children:
£2.50
Concession:
£4.00
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £12.50
How do I get there?
Address:
North Yorkshire - YO22 4JT
Road Access:
On cliff top, E of Whitby
Train Access:
Whitby 1⁄2 mile
Bus Access:
From surrounding areas
Accommodation
Map Location:
Cycle Routes:
Telephone:
01947 603568, Local Tourist Information: Whitby: 01947 602674
What facilities are available?
Facilities Available:
Facilities Details:
Dogs on leads (restricted areas only; not in visitor centre); Tearoom (managed by YHA); Parking (charge payable); Disabled access (south entrace parking, charged)
Access:
Access to monument and grounds: Via visitor centre; lift up to the grounds. Grass paths around the ruins. Steps to enter the nave. Benches. There are changes in the level and cobbled surfaces throughout the site. It may become waterlogged in wet weather. Please note: from the Whitby harbour area, the abbey can only be directly reached on foot via the 199 'abbey steps' (or Caedmon's Trod): alternatively a well-signposted road leads from the town outskirts to the clifftop abbey.Toilets: In car park, WC adapted for wheelchair users.
Parking:
Disabled visitors may be set down by the entrance to the visitor centre; disabled parking in main car park and ramped entrance to site.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Audio tour designed with visually impaired in mind. Included in admission price. Tactile exhibits in the visitor centre.
Hearing Impaired Visitors:
Audio tour with hearing loop included in admission price. Subtitled audio-visual displays in the visitor centre.
What facilities are available for groups?
Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader
Coach Parking Facilities:
Ample parking for coaches in the Abbey Headland Car Park (chargeable)
Group Booking:
Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on +44 (0)1947 603568
Average Length of Visit:
1.5 - 2 hours
Guided Tours:
Abbey Habits Guided Tour with costumed guide 'Friar Benedict': £6.50 adult; £5.00 concession; £3.50 child; £3.00 EH Member. Group size: 11-35 people
Booking Form:
