HistoryHidden gem

Easby Abbey

Richmond, Yorkshire

A free ruined abbey on the Swale, a mile's riverside walk from Richmond.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min

Easby Abbey is a roofless Premonstratensian abbey beside the river, reached by a flat walk from Richmond. It's free to enter and usually quiet. A little church on the site has medieval wall paintings.

Good to know

  • Walk from Richmond along the river
  • Free entry
Best time
Morning
Open
All year
Getting there
Small car park; riverside path
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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