Gisborough Priory TS14 6HG
Entry: Free for Everyone
Open: seasonal - check website
Reviews: 0

About:
Gisborough Priory in North Yorkshire was founded in about 1119 and richly endowed by the powerful Norman lord Robert I de Brus, ancestor of Robert Bruce, King of Scotland. The community prospered, rebuilding the priory on a grand scale at the end of the 12th century and again after a catastrophic fire in 1289. At the time of its suppression by Henry VIII in 1539, Gisborough was the fourth richest religious house in Yorkshire. By the end of the 19th century the priory had become a picturesque ruin, which is now dominated by the dramatic east wall of the priory church.

Dogs:
Dogs on leads are welcome.

Parking:
Gisborough's main car park is 500 metres from the priory. A smaller car park for disabled visitors is 10 metres from the site's gate. There is a charge for both car parks. A parking disc scheme allows two hours' free parking on Westgate - discs are available from shops and the library. For coach and minibus parking, please contact Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

Facilities:
There are plenty of places to eat and drink on Westage and around Gisborough. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet in the Priory Gardens, and other public toilets are available on Northgate, or in Rectory Lane. Both are around a five minute walk from the priory.

Notes:
Limited accessibility for wheelchairs.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181