Whitby Abbey - Wikipedia
Whitby Abbey was a 7th-century Christian monastery that later became a Benedictine abbey. [1] The abbey church was situated overlooking the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby in North Yorkshire, England, a centre of the medieval Northumbrian kingdom.
Whitby Abbey | English Heritage
Whitby Abbey has been inspiring visitors for nearly 1500 years – now it’s your turn. Discover stories of saints, poets and Dracula as you explore soaring gothic ruins and take in the stunning sea views. There’s more to see and do at the abbey than ever before.
History of Whitby Abbey - English Heritage
The ruins of Whitby Abbey are among the most celebrated sights of North Yorkshire. The first monastery here, founded in about 657, became one of the most important religious centres in the Anglo-Saxon world.
Prices and Opening Times for Whitby Abbey | English Heritage
You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours. Tickets are free for members.
Whitby Abbey: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
2019年8月7日 · Whitby Abbey, or at least its skeletal remains, sits on a headland overlooking the North Sea and the pretty Yorkshire harbor town of Whitby. For generations its strange haunting beauty, especially at sunset or in a full moon, has sent shivers down the …
Whitby Abbey – Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK
In 664, the abbey, built on the east cliff overlooking the Esk and town of Whitby, was the site of the Synod of Whitby, at which the Northumbrian Celtic church was reconciled to Rome.
Whitby Abbey, History & Visitor Information | The Whitby Guide
2022年2月28日 · Whitby Abbey has been attracting and inspiring visitors for nearly 1500 years. Wander around the soaring gothic ruins and take in the stunning sea views. Whitby Abbey is one of the greatest examples of an abbey in North Yorkshire, and when you visit it …
Whitby Abbey - History and Facts | History Hit
2021年3月10日 · Whitby Abbey is a picturesque cliff-top ruin of the 13th century church of a Benedictine abbey. It overlooks the North Sea on the East Cliff above Whitby, North Yorkshire, and was once a centre of the medieval Northumbrian kingdom.
Whitby Abbey (English Heritage) - Visit Whitby
Visit the monastic ruins of Whitby Abbey which dominate the East Cliff headland, with fantastic views overlooking the historic and popular seaside resort of Whitby, North Yorkshire. A real "must visit". Whitby Abbey is a whole lot more than a spectacular looking cliff top landmark.
History and Stories: Whitby Abbey - English Heritage
Whitby Abbey: History and Stories. Set high on the clifftops overlooking the sea, the ruins of Whitby Abbey tell only part of the site’s incredible story. Communities have lived on this headland for over 3,000 years and it has long been an important holy place and seat of power.