Free Entry
Open daily - see below for full details
Address:
Easby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7EU
The impressive ruins of Easby Abbey lie in picturesque surroundings by the River Swale in North Yorkshire. Easby is one of the best preserved monasteries of the Premonstratensian 'white canons', with the magnificent refectory, gatehouse and canons' dormitory remaining. The parish church within the precinct, which is still in use, contains rare 13th century wall paintings.
Founded in 1152, Easby Abbey was suppressed in 1536 and within two years most of its buildings had been stripped and demolished. The ruins later became a favourite subject for artists, including JMW Turner.
Read more about Easby Abbey's history
Before You Go
Opening Times: Open 10am-6pm, daily, from end of March to October. Open 10am-4pm in the Winter.
Access: Parts of the site are uneven and can become muddy. There are steps and stairs within the ruins.
Parking: The car park is signposted and is off the B6271. The abbey is next to the car park. Please consider donating £1 or £2 to St Agatha's Church.
Facilities: Nearby Richmond Castle has a shop and toilets - It is around a 1.5 mile walk from Easby. Richmond town has public toilets and a range of places to eat and drink.
Tours: NOVEMBER 2024 - MARCH 2025: Volunteer-led tours take place on the last Sunday of each month at 2 pm. Booking advisable but not essential. Tours may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or unavailability of volunteers. Please contact Gillian.Sulley@english-heritage.com for details.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.
Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
Plan a Great Day Out
There is a pleasant 35 minute riverside walk from Easby Abbey to Richmond Castle. Don't miss the castle's interactive exhibition or breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales from the keep. The castle also has a shop, selling snacks and refreshments, and a picnic area overlooking the River Swale.