Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse is closed (aside from to people already booked onto a tour) until Spring 2027, when the site will open on select days for pre-booked hard hat tours only. Booking information will be available early in 2027.
Prices and Opening Times for Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse
Book a tour
You can visit Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse on a guided tour on selected days. All visits must be booked online.
Guided tours run on the third Sunday of each month at 11am - 12pm, until September.
Please arrive at the time on your booking as tours start promptly and your ticket is only valid for the tour you have booked on to.
Tours are free but we do ask for a donation to help us care for Thornton Abbey and the other historic sites in our care.
Due to the condition of the monument, we cannot accept any walk-ups or visits outside of a pre-booked tour.
Please note, dogs (other than assistance dogs) are not allowed at Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse.