Byland Abbey: Would You Know It?!
Byland Abbey, Byland Abbey, Coxwold, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 4BD
A guided tour of Byland Abbey by one of our expert guides focusing on some of the lesser-known fun facts of Byland Abbey - this tour is perfect for anyone wanting to know a little bit more about history and archaeology and is interested in some of the facts of Byland that do not typically make it into our guided tours.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1100
Location & directions
Byland Abbey, Byland Abbey, Coxwold, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 4BD
- Directions:
- 2 miles south of A170, between Thirsk and Helmsley; near Coxwold village. 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.
- Contact on day:
- Saskia Edwards
- Telephone number:
- +447990107393
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The site is not fully accessible with uneven ground and steep steps at times. Assistance dogs are welcome on site. There are no toilets on site, however the abbey is located across from The Abbey Inn pub which has disabled toilets which can be used by guests.
Additional information
Byland Abbey was described in the 12th century as one of the shining lights of northern monasticism. Its beginnings were unpromising – it was only after 43 years and numerous moves that the community of Byland found a permanent home. Yet the abbey rose to be one of the largest of the Cistercian order in Britain. The remains of the buildings, particularly the great church with its magnificent west front, are important in the development of northern monastic architecture in the second half of the 12th century.
