Whitby Abbey

We're very sorry, but due to the severe weather conditions associated with Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, Illuminated Whitby Abbey will not take place on Friday 23 October, Saturday 24 October or Sunday 24th October. Whitby Abbey will remain open during the day on Saturday 24th until 2pm, but the evening illumination event will not take place. Whitby Abbey will then be closed on Sunday 25 October all day. The safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers must come first and the forecast weather conditions mean it is not safe to operate as planned. If you have pre-booked tickets for Illuminated Whitby Abbey, these will be automatically refunded within 10 working days. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment caused and will review conditions again on Monday morning.

The ruins of Whitby Abbey underneath a blue cloudy sky.
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Open daily, 10am-4pm (last entry at 3.30pm)

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Address
Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT

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Leave the car at home

If you come to the site by public transport (bus or train) or bicycle, you can get 20% off your entry.

Just show us your travel ticket (or bike/helmet) when you arrive. The offer is only available for tickets purchased at the site on the day of your visit.

The discount is in partnership with Good Journey. Click or tap the red button below to plan your journey with their trip planner.

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount. 

Plan your car-free travel to Whitby Abbey

The sights and sounds of Whitby Abbey

Watch drone footage from Whitby Abbey before you visit. 

Whitby Abbey on the English Heritage Podcast

Hear more about the role Whitby played in inspiring Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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