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School Visits. A school visit to Whitby Abbey is a unique experience where we offer free self-led visits.
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Hild is a significant figure in the history of English Christianity. As the abbess of Whitby – a monastery for both men and women – she led one of the most important religious centres in the Anglo-Saxon world.
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This is an edited transcript of a previous episode of The English Heritage Podcast. You can listen to the podcast in full here and explore all the previous episodes here. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform.
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Illuminated Whitby Abbey - Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to our Illuminated Whitby Abbey event.
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Discovery Visits at Whitby Abbey
Bring history to life on an expert-led discovery visit at Whitby Abbey.
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Last chance to vote for Heritage site of the year award
Stokesay Castle in Shropshire, Hadrian's Wall and Whitby have been nominated for the BBC Countryfile Magazine's Heritage Site of the Year Award. You have until January 31 to vote for your favourite.
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Whitby Abbey has plenty for everyone to enjoy. Unlock its hidden secrets on our Ammonite Quest, pick a spot for a picnic and enjoy the stunning views over the sea and Whitby town while the kids play hide and seek among the ruins.
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Although Christianity in Britain tends to be associated with the arrival of St Augustine’s mission to the English from Rome in 597, it had already taken root in Roman Britain in the 4th century.