Mount Grace Priory: (North Yorkshire) ~ Mount Grace Priory is the best preserved Carthusian monastery in Britain. Founded in 1398, it is beautifully situated among attractive woodlands. The monks lived as virtual hermits in their own cells, only congregating for services in the monastery's small church.

Set amid woodland below the escarpment of the North York Moors and the Cleveland Way National Trail, the ruins of this 14th-century monastery represent the best preserved charterhouse of the 10 Carthusian monasteries in Britain. A reconstructed monks cell and herb garden offer visitors a glimpse into the daily lives of the medieval residents. The gardens remodelled in the early 20th century are now a haven for wildlife, including the famous Priory Stoats.

Today, you can see what life would have been like for them during the 15th century by viewing the reconstructed cell and wandering around the remains of the Great Cloister, outer court, as well as the extensive and peaceful gardens which is a perfect spot to nrelax and enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside. It is a lovely place for a picnic.

Open times.
Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun.
10am - 4pm.
Closed.
24-26 Dec & 1 Jan

Directions: ~

• Road Access 12 miles N of Thirsk, 6 miles NE of Northallerton on A19 (OS Map 99; ref SE 449985)
• Train Access Northallerton 6 miles
• Bus Access Arriva North East services 80, 89 from Northallerton-Stokesley, alight Priory Road End Local Tourist Information Northallerton (01609 776864)
• Cycle Routes Click here to find the site on the National Cycle Network website
• Telephone 01609 883494

Facilities Available

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Facilities Details*
Toilets: Toilet: Not adapted.
Shop/tea room: Refreshments: Snacks available. Picnics in grounds.
(This property, owned by the National Trust, is maintained and managed by English Heritage.).
Access: Access to priory and grounds: Via main gate (apply at shop). Access to priory ruins on smooth grass; slight slope to cloister and cell (one step). Only the cells ground floor and monastic herb garden to rear (one step) are accessible without going through narrow doors.
Exhibition: Exhibition is on upper floor of manor house reached via 3 flights of stairs.
Parking: 40m from entrance via sloping tarmac drive. Disabled visitors may be set down nearer the entrance on request.

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