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Whitby Abbey    

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(6K) · Historical landmark in Whitby, United Kingdom
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The grounds and interior spaces at Whitby Abbey are open. Measures are still in place to keep everyone safe, and you need to book your visit in advance. Find out more below.

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Jan 22, 2025
We loved seeing the Abbey, it looked incredible and it was fascinating to see the detail in the stone. The museum was interesting and the gift shop had some great things (like a Dracula Christmas tre…Full review by ellieknight232
Jan 14, 2025
My wife and I were in the region for our anniversary and decided to go to Whitby Abbey. Relatively easy to get to (if you're following the satnav) and good car parking facility. Entrance fees, I gue…Full review by Pritesh M
Jan 9, 2025
Our volunteer guide Geraldine is a superstar. On a bright day with ice crystals on the floor she spoke to us about the history of the abbey and brought it to life. She answered our questions about Ab…Full review by Chris W
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Whitby Abbey is a ruined Benedictine abbey overlooking the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. It …
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Whitby Abbey was a 7th-century Christian monastery that later became a Benedictine abbey. The abbey church was situated overlo…
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Facts

Established:657 AD
Located:Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
Founder:1. Oswiu

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Could ı have my ceromony in the abby courtyard and if yes at what cost
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Surely your better contacting English Heritage than trip advisor ?
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can you take dogs
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I’m not sure as you go through the shop to get to the abbey. Most places are dog friendly in Whitby from what we saw but we don’t have a dog.
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When does the Abbey re-open please? We are due to visit Whitby this month
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Not quite sure av.alook on website that might help .
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Answer by Lisa H · Mar 6, 2019
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