Rievaulx Abbey

Escape the crowds and experience the serene beauty of this impressive monastic site, in the middle of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Rievaulx Abbey was founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux in 1132 and became one of England’s wealthiest monasteries before its dissolution by King Henry VIII in 1538. Highlights of this long history are displayed in the indoor interactive museum, and The Work of God and Man exhibition shows how religion blended with business in the lives of the monks. Afterwards there’s delicious local food to enjoy in the tea room, and, for families wanting to let off steam, plenty of walking and cycling trails around the site.

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Prices

Adult £5.30
Concession £4.50
Child £2.70
English Heritage Members free

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates	Opening Hours
Thu 1 Apr 2010 - Thu 30 Sep 2010	Mon - Sun 10:00 to 18:00
Fri 1 - Sun 31 Oct 2010	Mon 10:00 to 17:00 \| Thu - Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Mon 1 Nov 2010 - Thu 31 Mar 2011	Mon 10:00 to 16:00 \| Thu - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Notes	Closed 24th, 25th December and 1st January.