Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey was founded by St Hilda in 657. The original community was destroyed by the Danes, but was refounded as a Benedictine priory in 1078. The new museum and visitor centre contains excavated finds and replicas.
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Information on Whitby Abbey, Whitby
| Organisation/s: | English Heritage | Opening Times: | 19 Mar to 30 Sep daily 10:00-18:00, 1-31 Oct daily 10:00-17:00, 1 Nov to 31 Mar Thu to Mon 10:00-16:00. Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan. Times & prices may change. |
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| Admission: | Adult £4.00, Child £2.00, Concession £3.00, Family £10.00. EH Members Free. |
| Location: | On cliff top east of Whitby. Railway station half a mile away. |
| Facilities: | Disabled Full, Sales Point, Shop, Cafe, Refreshments, Parking |