Byland Abbey
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Overview
A hauntingly beautiful monastic ruin dating back to 1177, and set in peaceful meadows in the shadow of the Hambleton Hills. Marvel at the collection of medieval floor tiles still in their original setting. The dramatic west facade, with its 26-foot diameter window, still stands almost to its full height, and gives an impression of just how huge the nave used to be.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 30 Mar-Jun, Wed-Mon, 11-6; Jul-Aug, daily 11-6; Sep, Wed-Sun 10-6; Oct-3 Nov, Wed-Sun, 10-5; 4 Nov-Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). Closed 24-26 Dec, 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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