Wharram Percy Medieval Village is a remarkably well-preserved ancient settlement in North Yorkshire, England, dating back to the 12th century. The village is nestled in a tranquil valley surrounded by rolling hills and woodlands, evoking a sense of timelessness. The site comprises a collection of ruined and restored buildings, including the remains of a medieval manor house, a 12th-century church, and several peasant cottages. The village's layout and architecture provide valuable insights into the lives of medieval villagers, with its narrow streets, thatched roofs, and rustic stone walls. Visitors can wander through the deserted village, exploring the remnants of a bygone era, and gaining a unique glimpse into England's rich medieval heritage.
Wharram Percy can be found on the old ordance survey maps, which is amazing I think. It looks quite large. Lovely little square car park, which seems to be a chosen place for motorhomers to stop over in. Parking is pay by text only PS2, look out for the little English heritage sign with instructions near entrance. A lovely walk from car park, just follow the trail markings. A foragers haven for cleavers, dead nettle, stinging nettle and more. Information boards are placed all around for those interested in its history. Lovely walks around. There are only two standing buildings, the church and a rebuild of a farm house. The rest are either depressions or outlined. The area near the pond is so calming, great place for a picnic. The lawns around the church and house are mowed. Into star gazing? Would be the perfect place, no lights for ages. https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=13.7&lat=54.07014&lon=-0.68484&layers=257&b=1&o=100
Gosh, this was an absolute gem of a find. Spent about 2 hours here. A very tranquil place. If you use your imagination (which most of us can use easily) you can really get a feel for what this place was. Beautiful.
Very interesting place to visit. A window into mediaeval life for the present day. Parking is straight forward, no risky QR codes or apps to faff around with. A pleasant few hours spent browsing the site. Well worth the time.
Great place for a half day adventure. We did the adventure geo cache as well that took us to all the sites.
Nice place and very interesting visit. Very muddy when wet..boots are in order....a couple of hours including the approx 1km there and back, will do it. The history behind it is amazing
I had read about Wharram Percy a number of times before, and decided a few days ago to take a drive there (watch the sat-nav doesn't take you down a private road, as it nearly did me!) The car park isn't massive, but there's plenty of space to park up. No machines, a small PS2.00 can be paid via text which is quick and easy. There is a bit of a walk down to the deserted village, being a little steep in parts, but it's definitely worth it. Situated in a quiet and beautiful part of the countryside, what remains of this medieval village sits nestled behind a set of trees. Although there's not tons to see, it's still fascinating to observe the foundations of buildings that once were, along with the 18th century farmhouse and also the medieval church which dates back to, I believe, the 12th century. You can even go inside the church and imagine what it would have maybe looked like all those hundreds of years ago. There's a little pond area too, with information boards giving details of the different areas of the site, their uses and functions etc, which are really interesting. After enjoying the ruins, there are some excellent walks including a circular walk that goes around and back to the car park via some pretty spectacular countryside and scenery. A great place to bring some sandwiches too, take in the views and imagine all the goings on in this once populated place.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Wharram Percy can be found on the old ordance survey maps, which is amazing I think. It looks quite large. Lovely little square car park, which seems to be a chosen place for motorhomers to stop over in. Parking is pay by text only PS2, look out for the little English heritage sign with instructions near entrance. A lovely walk from car park, just follow the trail markings. A foragers haven for cleavers, dead nettle, stinging nettle and more. Information boards are placed all around for those interested in its history. Lovely walks around. There are only two standing buildings, the church and a rebuild of a farm house. The rest are either depressions or outlined. The area near the pond is so calming, great place for a picnic. The lawns around the church and house are mowed. Into star gazing? Would be the perfect place, no lights for ages. https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=13.7&lat=54.07014&lon=-0.68484&layers=257&b=1&o=100
Gosh, this was an absolute gem of a find. Spent about 2 hours here. A very tranquil place. If you use your imagination (which most of us can use easily) you can really get a feel for what this place was. Beautiful.
Very interesting place to visit. A window into mediaeval life for the present day. Parking is straight forward, no risky QR codes or apps to faff around with. A pleasant few hours spent browsing the site. Well worth the time.
Great place for a half day adventure. We did the adventure geo cache as well that took us to all the sites.
Nice place and very interesting visit. Very muddy when wet..boots are in order....a couple of hours including the approx 1km there and back, will do it. The history behind it is amazing
I had read about Wharram Percy a number of times before, and decided a few days ago to take a drive there (watch the sat-nav doesn't take you down a private road, as it nearly did me!) The car park isn't massive, but there's plenty of space to park up. No machines, a small PS2.00 can be paid via text which is quick and easy. There is a bit of a walk down to the deserted village, being a little steep in parts, but it's definitely worth it. Situated in a quiet and beautiful part of the countryside, what remains of this medieval village sits nestled behind a set of trees. Although there's not tons to see, it's still fascinating to observe the foundations of buildings that once were, along with the 18th century farmhouse and also the medieval church which dates back to, I believe, the 12th century. You can even go inside the church and imagine what it would have maybe looked like all those hundreds of years ago. There's a little pond area too, with information boards giving details of the different areas of the site, their uses and functions etc, which are really interesting. After enjoying the ruins, there are some excellent walks including a circular walk that goes around and back to the car park via some pretty spectacular countryside and scenery. A great place to bring some sandwiches too, take in the views and imagine all the goings on in this once populated place.
