We're very sorry, but due to the severe weather conditions associated with Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, Illuminated Whitby Abbey will not take place on Friday 23 October, Saturday 24 October or Sunday 24th October. Whitby Abbey will remain open during the day on Saturday 24th until 2pm, but the evening illumination event will not take place. Whitby Abbey will then be closed on Sunday 25 October all day. The safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers must come first and the forecast weather conditions mean it is not safe to operate as planned. If you have pre-booked tickets for Illuminated Whitby Abbey, these will be automatically refunded within 10 working days. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment caused and will review conditions again on Monday morning.
Prices and Opening Times for Whitby Abbey
Advance booking
You can book online until midnight the day before your visit to get the discount. You can still buy a ticket on the day of your visit online or when you arrive, but you’ll pay full price.
Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours.
Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card.
You can join as a member online or during your visit.
We can’t wait to see you at Whitby Abbey soon.