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Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village

Reconstruction drawing of Norman church
Reconstruction drawing of Norman church and semicircular apse & vicarage to south. Late 12th century, by Peter Dunn. (c) English Heritage
Reconstruction drawing of Norman church - Reconstruction drawing of Norman church and semicircular apse & vicarage to south. Late 12th century, by Peter Dunn. (c) The ruined church of St. Martin's and the restored pond - Wharrum Percy Deserted Medieval Village. General view with church and medieval fish pond (c)

The most famous and intensively studied of Britain's 3,000 or so deserted medieval villages, Wharram Percy occupies a remote but attractive site in a beautiful Wolds valley. Above the substantial ruins of the church and a recreated fishpond, the outlines of many lost houses are traceable on a grassy plateau. First settled in prehistoric times, Wharram flourished as a village between the 12th and 14th centuries, before final abandonment in c. 1500. Graphic interpretation panels tell its story, and recreate the original appearance of the buildings.

What are the opening times?

DatesOpening TimesOpening Days
All year Any reasonable time Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
North Yorkshire
Road Access:
6 miles SE of Malton, on minor road from B1248; 1⁄2 mile S of Wharram-le-Street. Park in car park, then 3⁄4 mile walk via uneven track, steep in places. Site also accessible on foot via Wolds Way ramblers' path. Sturdy and waterproof footwear required. Parts of site slope steeply, and farm livestock likely to be present on site and access path.
Train Access:
Malton 8 miles
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Guidebooks Dogs allowed on leads Picnic area Hazardous
Access:
1/2 mile S of Wharram-le-Street. Park in car park, then 3/4 mile walk via uneven track, steep in places. Site also accessible on foot via Wolds Way ramblers' path. Sturdy and waterproof footwear required. Parts of site slope steeply, and farm livestock likely to be present on site and access path.
Parking:
The site has its own car park, clearly signposted.

Further Info

The guide book is available from Kirkham Priory or Pickering Castle and may not be purchased at the site itself.
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