Easby Abbey, Richmond

Name: Easby Abbey
Address: Longwood Bank, Richmond, DL1 0 4, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 370 333 1181

#3 among attractions in Richmond

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Ruins, More...

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Facts and practical information

Easby Abbey, or the Abbey of St Agatha, is a ruined Premonstratensian abbey on the eastern bank of the River Swale on the outskirts of Richmond in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. The site is privately owned but maintained by English Heritage and can be reached by a riverside walk from Richmond Castle. Within the precinct is the still-active parish church, displaying 13th-century wall paintings. ()

Coordinates: 54°23'52"N, 1°43'1"W

Address

Longwood BankRichmond DL1 0 4 United Kingdom

Contact

+44 370 333 1181

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Day trips

Easby Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Castle, St Mary the Virgin, Green Howards Museum, Richmond Falls.

0.9 miW
Romanesque architecture, Historical place, Forts and castles
Richmond Castle, Richmond
22 min walk • Richmond Castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, stands in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the town of Richmond. It was originally called Riche Mount, 'the strong hill'.
0.8 miNW
Church
St Mary the Virgin, Richmond
21 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, is the Anglican parish church in the town of Richmond in North Yorkshire, England. Previously, there was another church, the Church of the Holy Trinity, which served as a chapel, and in the early part of the twentieth century, it was officiated over by the incumbent of St Mary's.
0.9 miNW
History museum, Museum, Military museum
Green Howards Museum, Richmond
24 min walk • The Green Howards Regimental Museum is the museum of the Green Howards infantry regiment of the British Army. It is located in the old Trinity Church in the centre of the market place of Richmond in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England.
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Richmond Falls, Richmond
19 min walk • Richmond Falls are a series of waterfalls along the River Swale, they are situated at grid reference NZ173006 near to the town centre of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
0.9 miNW
Art museum, Children's museum, History museum
Richmondshire Museum, Richmond
23 min walk • The Richmondshire Museum is a museum located in Richmond in North Yorkshire, England. The Museum Trust was founded in 1974 by the Soroptimists of Richmond and the Dales; the Museum opened in 1978 in a former joiner's workshop, and has expanded its collections ever since.
1.1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church, Richmond
29 min walk • St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Richmond, North Yorkshire. It is situated between Newbiggin and Victoria Road to the south of Richmondshire Cricket Club.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
25 min walk • The Georgian Theatre Royal is a theatre and historic Georgian playhouse in the market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. It is among the oldest of Britain's extant theatres.
1 miNW
Tower
Greyfriars Tower, Richmond
25 min walk • Greyfriars, Richmond was a friary in North Yorkshire, England. Its bell tower still survives and dates from the 15th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Easby Abbey open?

Easby Abbey is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Easby Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Richmond Falls, Richmond (19 min walk), St Mary the Virgin, Richmond (21 min walk), Richmond Castle, Richmond (22 min walk), Richmondshire Museum, Richmond (23 min walk).

How to get to Easby Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Easby Abbey:

Bus

Richmond Market Place • Lines: 831 (24 min walk)