Whitby Abbey

At a Glance

Dog Access

On-lead in the grounds

Dogs welcome on leads.

Site Type

Abbey & Church

Entry

£13.60 adult

£6.80 child · £34.00 family

Members

Free for English Heritage members

Facilities

Café / restaurant, Exhibition, Gardens, Parking, Picnic seating, Shop, Toilets, Wheelchair access

Telephone

01947 603568

Parking

Charged car park outside the south entrance, 100m from the Abbey, run by Scarborough Borough Council. Disabled visitors can be set down by the entrance to the visitor centre, where there’s a small number of accessible parking spaces here . There’s also accessible car parking in the main car park.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Whitby Abbey dog friendly?

  Yes, dogs are welcome throughout the grounds at Whitby Abbey, as long as they're kept on a lead. The ruins are largely open-air — a Gothic shell on a clifftop with acres of mown grass — so there's very little indoors to exclude your dog from. It's genuinely one of those heritage sites that works well for a visit with a dog.

• Are dogs allowed at Whitby Abbey year round?

  The listing confirms dogs are welcome at Whitby Abbey, though it doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions. As with most English Heritage sites it's worth checking opening times before you go, particularly in the quieter winter months.

• What should I know before visiting Whitby Abbey with my dog?

  Dogs must be kept on leads throughout the site. If you're coming up from Whitby town, be aware the route involves the famous 199 steps — a great walk with a dog, but worth knowing about before you set off. Parking is in the council-run car park at the south entrance, about 100 metres from the Abbey, and there's a café next door (not run by English Heritage) if you need a break, plus plenty of clifftop grass that makes for good picnic spots.

Abbey Lane

Whitby YO22 4JT

54.4891, -0.6025