RIEVAULX ABBEY

Escape to this tranquil valley of the North York Moors and discover the impressive ruins of one of England's most powerful Cistercian monasteries.

Our new visitor experience shines a light on Rievaulx Abbey's fascinating past and the lives of the monks who called Rievaulx Abbey their home. Explore our elegant museum displaying previously unseen artefacts which tell the story of the rise and dramatic fall of the first Cistercian abbey in the North of England.

Wander the extensive ruins of the abbey to discover more about the building and how it looked at various stages of its development. Pick up an audio tour to learn more or hunt for clues of medieval life with our family trail.

Take in the stunning views from our new visitor centre while enjoying a tasty treat in our new tearoom and appreciate why St Aelred's 'everywhere peace, everywhere serenity' description of Rievaulx Abbey could quite easily have been written today.

FURTHER PRICING DETAILS:

Prices are valid from 1 April 2017 to 29 March 2018.

ABOUT GIFTAID

About Gift Aid The Gift Aid admission price includes a voluntary donation of 10%. Provided you have paid enough UK Income or Capital Gains Tax * (to cover all of your Gift Aid donations in this tax year), English Heritage is able to reclaim tax on the whole amount you have paid - that's 25p on every £1. This extra money enables us to undertake vital conservation and education projects and ensure that many of England's most important historic sites can continue to be enjoyed by future generations. * Other taxes such as Council Tax and VAT do not apply.

OPENING TIMES

1 APRIL - 30 SEPTEMBER 2017

Monday 10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday 10:00 - 18:00

Friday 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

NOTES

Tearoom shuts half an hour before the Abbey.

HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES FOR THIS PERIOD

Good Friday

14 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Easter Sunday

16 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Easter Monday

17 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Early May Bank Holiday

1 May 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Spring Bank Holiday

29 May 2017 10:00 - 18:00

Summer Bank Holiday

28 Aug 2017 10:00 - 18:00

1 OCTOBER - 31 OCTOBER 2017

1 NOVEMBER - 23 DECEMBER 2017

24 DECEMBER - 26 DECEMBER 2017

27 DECEMBER - 31 DECEMBER 2017

1 JANUARY - 11 FEBRUARY 2018

12 FEBRUARY - 18 FEBRUARY 2018

19 FEBRUARY - 29 MARCH 2018

30 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS

Opening times will be available nearer the time