Attractions near St Mary’s Abbey

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St Mary’s Abbey

Museum Gardens, York YO1 7FR - England, UK

William II founded St Mary’s Abbey as a Benedictine Monastery in 1088. The abbey receives a mention in Charles Dickens’ novel Nicholas Nickleby which refers to a monk living in St Mary’s. The abbey was eventually closed by Henry VIII...

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Attractions near St Mary’s Abbey

A selection of attractions close to St Mary’s Abbey:

York City Art Gallery (< 1 Mile)

The York City Art Gallery first opened in 1879 for the Yorkshire Fine Art Exhibition as a temporary building. Three years later the building which...

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De Grey Rooms (< 1 Mile)

The De Grey Rooms is a fine 19th Century building located on the junction of Exhibition Square and York’s finest crescent – St Leonard’s Place.Originally...

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King’s Manor (< 1 Mile)

King’s Manor is a beautiful building which dates back to the 13th Century and housed the Council of the North following the dissolution of the...

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York Deanery (< 1 Mile)

York Deanery is the residence of the Dean of York Minster who is responsible for all administrative matters concerning the Minster. His residence is located...

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YorkBoat (< 1 Mile)

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights from the decks of YorkBoat’s award winning cruises. Make the most of your day on board an entertaining...

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Council for Archaeology (< 1 Mile)

The Council for British Archaeology is the main academic body that oversees the work of the archaeologists working in the United Kingdom. Their headquarters...

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St Helen’s Church (< 1 Mile)

A church has existed on this site since 1235 and included a churchyard which was sold to allow the creation of St Helen’s Square with...

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York Guildhall (< 1 Mile)

The guildhall is at the hub of the City of York’s civic affairs and enjoys a pivotal role in the city’s history. The present guildhall...

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Merchant Adventurer’s Hall (< 1 Mile)

Built between 1357 and 1361 it is one of the finest guildhalls still in existence. Its original use was as a hospital dedicated to the...

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The Red House (< 1 Mile)

The Red House is an impressive 18th Century building close to York Minster which now operates as an antique centre. However the building, formerly a...

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Assembly Rooms (< 1 Mile)

York Assembly Rooms were built by public subscription and completed in 1735. The assembly rooms were intended for dancing and other social activities and...

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Barley Hall (< 1 Mile)

Barley Hall is an excellent example of a 15th Century timber-framed house which was built on the site of a former monastery. Today the hall...

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2nd Infantry Museum (< 1 Mile)

You require an appointment if you want to visit this working military barracks on the edge of the ancient and historic city of York. The...

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Yorkshire Yeomanry Museum (< 1 Mile)

This intimate museum carries a small collection of artefacts from the Yorkshire Yeomanry Regiments. Amongst the collection is an interesting photographic archive and a...

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