England's most important, best preserved and most accessible of the ten medieval Carthusian houses (charterhouses) in England. The individual cells reflect the isolation of the monks who live as hermits, each occupying his own cell and coming together in the chapel only for the nocturnal liturgical hours, Sundays and feast-days. They are silent order, and their diet is strictly vegetarian. Entrance is via 13th-century manor house containing an exhibition and two newly restored arts and crafts rooms. During your visit, enjoy locally sourced food from the Orchard Cafe. Please note: Mount Grace Priory is operated by English Heritage. National Trust members have free entry, except on event days, but must pay PS3 for parking.
Utterly beautiful, informative and a recreated window to the past. I especially appreciated the miniature models in the exhibition because they brought the layout to life when the Priory was at it's peak. Very doable with a young child, who enjoyed exploring new spaces and running around the ruins. Bought online tickets, got into the house quickly. Not a massive parking area, so best to arrive earlier than later. Staff were wonderful, shame about one other customer who was rude in the car park because of where and how I parked (parking PS3 for non E.H members).
I've driven past signs for this place on many occasions but never bothered to visit, assuming it would be just a few ruins. However, at a lose end I decided to finally visit the Priory - there was a lot more to the place then I was expecting. There is a lake, colourful formal gardens that are well maintained and an orchard. There are rooms in the house you can visit with information about the history of the place. The priory ruins are impressive, it must have been a decent size priory. There is a restored monks cells that was interesting to see. I really enjoyed my visit and I'm glad I finally got around to seeing Mount Grace Priory
Really enjoyed a visit here. It is like a mini Fountains Abby. The weather was gorgeous, so it made walking around the ruins and the garden very pleasant. Plenty of places for a picnic however there is a small cafe. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Lovely priory that is one of the few places that is free to both English Heritage and National Trust. Great grounds to explore and little cafe.
Lovely hidden gem on the edge of the North York Moors. The gardens are beautiful and the priory, hidden behind the house, is extensive and very well maintained with many interesting elements. The monks 'cell' is particularly worth visiting.
Went here for the first time yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The ruins of the monastery (particularly the reconstructed one) are well worth exploring and there is a lively tea room for afters. The grounds are just lovely
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Utterly beautiful, informative and a recreated window to the past. I especially appreciated the miniature models in the exhibition because they brought the layout to life when the Priory was at it's peak. Very doable with a young child, who enjoyed exploring new spaces and running around the ruins. Bought online tickets, got into the house quickly. Not a massive parking area, so best to arrive earlier than later. Staff were wonderful, shame about one other customer who was rude in the car park because of where and how I parked (parking PS3 for non E.H members).
I've driven past signs for this place on many occasions but never bothered to visit, assuming it would be just a few ruins. However, at a lose end I decided to finally visit the Priory - there was a lot more to the place then I was expecting. There is a lake, colourful formal gardens that are well maintained and an orchard. There are rooms in the house you can visit with information about the history of the place. The priory ruins are impressive, it must have been a decent size priory. There is a restored monks cells that was interesting to see. I really enjoyed my visit and I'm glad I finally got around to seeing Mount Grace Priory
Really enjoyed a visit here. It is like a mini Fountains Abby. The weather was gorgeous, so it made walking around the ruins and the garden very pleasant. Plenty of places for a picnic however there is a small cafe. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Lovely priory that is one of the few places that is free to both English Heritage and National Trust. Great grounds to explore and little cafe.
Lovely hidden gem on the edge of the North York Moors. The gardens are beautiful and the priory, hidden behind the house, is extensive and very well maintained with many interesting elements. The monks 'cell' is particularly worth visiting.
Went here for the first time yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The ruins of the monastery (particularly the reconstructed one) are well worth exploring and there is a lively tea room for afters. The grounds are just lovely
