Rievaulx Abbey

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The south side of the refectory at Rievaulx Abbey on a sunny day.
The ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
A person sits at a table in the cafe at Rievaulx Abbey overlooking the ruins.
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Open daily, 10am-5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

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Address
Rievaulx, Nr Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5LB
Aerial view of a lush green valley with the large ruins of an abbey in the bottom of the valley, with a small stone building on the hill behind

Rievaulx Abbey and Terrace joint ticket

Thinking of visiting both Rievaulx Abbey and Rievaulx Terrace? Tap or click the button below to book a joint ticket allowing you access to both sites on the same day. With the sites so close to each other, the joint ticket allows you to make the most of your exploration of this beautiful Yorkshire valley. 

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Rievaulx on film

  • Join presenter Esme Todd and young English Heritage member Eleanor as they discover what life was like at Rievaulx Abbey.

  • Watch dramatic drone footage of Rievaulx Abbey before you plan your visit.

Rievaulx Abbey on the English Heritage Podcast

Listen to English Heritage Collections Curator Susan Harrison, Ryevitalise Programme Manager for the North York Moors National Park Authority Alexandra Cripps, and Ryevitalise Graduate Niamh Byrne talk about the relationships between monks and the river at Rievaulx Abbey.

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