English Heritage - Byland Abbey

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.

Due to an on-going conservation project at Byland Abbey, some of the remains are currently fenced off. However, most of the site is accessible and all of the remains are visible, during the works. For more information about the project, please see our Conservation in Action notice board on site.

Tours - We are delighted to offer group tours of Byland Abbey. Prices include a personal tour and access to the on-site museum.  Why not round the day off with a meal or snack at Byland Abbey Inn?  Guidebooks are also available at the Abbey Inn.  Tours are arranged via Helmsley Castle.  Please contact us on 01439 770442 to discuss available dates, and to book a tour.  Please note, tours take place on weekdays (excluding Bank Holidays), and when one of our specially trained guides is available.

ACCESSIBILITY

Parking: Small, triangular-shaped car park (room for about 9 cars). Additional parking is available in the lay-bys half a mile to the south towards Coxwold and behind the Abbey Inn. Disabled visitors may be set down at entrance gate, but beware passing cars.

Facilities: Food is available at the Abbey Inn, opposite the Abbey site.  Please check in advance for open times and availability.  You are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds. Picnicking is allowed anywhere in the grounds except on the mediaeval floor tiles.

Toilets: No toilets on site, but public toilets are 20 metres away in the Abbey Inn car park across the road, One male, two female and one combined disabled/baby changing facility.

HOW TO REACH

PARKING
Small, free triangular-shaped car park (room for about 9 cars). Additional parking is available in the lay-bys half a mile to the south towards Coxwold and behind the Abbey Inn.

ROAD ACCESS
2 miles south of A170, between Thirsk and Helmsley; near Coxwold village

SAT NAV
Postcode : YO61 4BD
Latitude : 54.202569
Longtitude : -1.159663

BUS ACCESS
Hutchinsons 12 (Sun only); Stephensons 31/31X. Visiting us on a Sunday during August & September? Why not catch the MoorsBus which operates between Helmsley, Rievaulx and Byland Abbey with a service also connecting Pickering and Helmsley too.

TRAIN ACCESS
Thirsk 10 miles

ADMISSION

Admission is free.