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Bolton Abbey lies in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton. The Yorkshire estate of the Duke of Devonshire offers a fun family day out set amongst stunning scenery and the spectacular 12th Century Priory
Bolton Abbey Estate in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England, takes its name from a 12th-century Augustinian monastery of canons regular, now known as Bolton Priory. The priory, which was closed in the 1539 Dissolution of the Monasteries ordered by King Henry VIII, is in the Yorkshire Dales, which lies next to the village of Bolton Abbey .
Whatever your reason for coming, Bolton Abbey offers you the chance to have that little bit of me time to explore our estate in the Yorkshire Dales, or perhaps spend it with friends going out for a picnic or afternoon tea at one of our cafes.
Bolton Abbey is the perfect place to do as much or as little as you like. From a brisk walk across the moor, a fun day for all the family at one of our many organised events, a little retail therapy and afternoon tea with friends or a private moment of tranquillity.
Book online and save! Take advantage of our early bird offer, save money and guarantee your entry. Tickets sold on arrival at the car park kiosk are on a first come first served basis. Please note that tickets Barden Field must be booked in advance.
What to see and do at Bolton Abbey. Enjoy a fun day, for all the family in the great outdoors. Wander across the moors and along the woodland and riverside paths. Indulge in retail therapy and afternoon tea with friends.
At the heart of Bolton Abbey Estate lies the Priory Church and Ruins of an Augustinian Priory in its beautiful riverside setting. The land was gifted to the Augustinian canons by Alice de Rumilly in 1154.
With multiple Sites of Scientific Interest, the Bolton Abbey Estate encompasses many natural wonders, from the ancient Strid Wood and the waterfalls in the Valley of Desolation, to the vast areas of heather moorland which come alive with purple hues in the summer.
Whether you wander beside the river, cross the exposed purple heights of the heather moorland or explore the woodland nature trails, there is something for everyone. Barden Moor and Barden Fell may be closed during a sustained dry period due to risk of fire.
The Estate. The Yorkshire home of the Devonshire Family comprises 30,000 acres of moorland, woodland and agricultural land over which a network of paths cross. At its heart flows a seven mile stretch of the River Wharfe.
