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1 May 2006
4.5 of 5 stars based on 1 vote
The best castles and abbey excursions from York, England. These tours can be done as a series of daytrips on your own or as part of organized tour groups. Many can be fit into one day.
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: York, North Yorkshire, Helmsley, Ripon, Whitby, Doncaster
  • Category: Best of
  • Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Seniors, Students, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: castle, Great Britain, abby, England, monastery, museum, medieval, English
1. Clifford's Tower
Clifford's Tower, York
2. Helmsley Castle
Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire
3. Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley
4. Byland Abbey, North Yorkshire, England
5. Richmond Castle
6. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon
7. Middleham Castle
8. Easby Abbey
9. Scarborough Castle
10. Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey, Whitby
11. Conisbrough Castle and Visitors' Centre
Conisbrough Castle and Visitors' Centre, Doncaster
12. Roche Abbey
Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: York, North Yorkshire, Helmsley, Ripon, Whitby, Doncaster