Name: Byland Abbey
Rating: 5.0

Byland Abbey

Byland Abbey, Coxwold, York, North Yorkshire YO61 4BD, UK

1-99 Years

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Byland Abbey is the perfect place to stop on a family day out, or if you're walking or cycling in the North York Moors National Park. Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout the North.

A truly outstanding example of early gothic architecture, it inspired the design of the famous York Minster rose window. Please note that during the winter the wonderful tiles are not visible as they are covered with protective material. The covers are normally put down in the autumn and removed in the spring.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Byland Abbey was described in the 12th century as one of the shining lights of northern monasticism. Its beginnings were unpromising – it was only after 43 years and numerous moves that the community of Byland found a permanent home. Yet the abbey rose to be one of the largest of the Cistercian order in Britain. The remains of the buildings, particularly the great church with its magnificent west front, are important in the development of northern monastic architecture in the second half of the 12th century.
Byland Abbey is the perfect place to stop on a family day out, or if you're walking or cycling in the North York Moors National Park.
Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout the North.
A truly outstanding example of early gothic architecture, it inspired the design of the famous York Minster rose window.
Please note that during the winter the wonderful tiles are not visible as they are covered with protective material. The covers are normally put down in the autumn and removed in the spring.

Facilities

Parking: There is a small, triangular-shaped car park with room for about 9 cars available. Please beware of quick-moving passing cars.
Toilets: Facilities can be found to the rear of the Abbey Inn, opposite the car park.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/byland-abbey/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Byland Abbey, Coxwold, York, North Yorkshire YO61 4BD, UK

Post Code: YO61 4BD

Council: North Yorkshire

County: North Yorkshire

Road Access: 2 miles south of A170, between Thirsk and Helmsley; near Coxwold village.
Bus Access: The following transport lines have routes that pass near Byland Abbey.
Train Access: Thirsk 10 miles.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: There is a small, triangular-shaped car park with room for about 9 cars available. Please beware of quick-moving passing cars.