Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey with the river in the foreground.
A close up shot of a man touching the stone ruins at Whitby Abbey.
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Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

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Address
Abbey Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JT

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Leave the car at home

If you come to the site by public transport (bus or train) or bicycle, you can get 20% off your entry.

Just show us your travel ticket (or bike/helmet) when you arrive. The offer is only available for tickets purchased at the site on the day of your visit.

The discount is in partnership with Good Journey. Click or tap the red button below to plan your journey with their trip planner.

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount. 

Plan your car-free travel to Whitby Abbey

The sights and sounds of Whitby Abbey

Watch drone footage from Whitby Abbey before you visit. 

Whitby Abbey on the English Heritage Podcast

Hear more about the role Whitby played in inspiring Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Whitby Abbey guidebook

Guidebook: Whitby Abbey

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