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Rievaulx Terrace & Temples

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples
Rievaulx
Helmsley
North Yorks.
YO62 5LJ

tel: 01439-798340
fax: 01439-798480

Area: Yorkshire
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

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Rievaulx Terrace & Temples
Yorkshire
All details updated* as of: 18/02/2008

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

15 Mar - 30 Sep 08, 11-6, Sun - Sat
1 Oct - 2 Nov 08, 11-5, Sun - Sat
Last admission 1hr before closing. Ionic Temple closed 1-2pm

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes

House Open for Viewing: No

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National Garden Scheme days: No

Best Times of Year to Visit:
Spring

To see:
Daffodils and Spring flowers.

Admission Prices

£4.30, child £2.35, family £10.90. Groups £4.15

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: No

Teas: No
Light Refreshment: No
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Ice creams only. Vending machine for coffee and hot chocolate.

Garden Features

One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens, containing two temples; Two classical Georgian temples set on an elevated grass terrace; Exquisite ceiling painting depicting mythological scenes; Stunning vistas over the Ryedale Valley and Rievaulx Abbey far below; Landscaped garden with fantastic spring flowers; Good level access and batricars available; Childrens trails and activities

English Heritage Garden Grade:

National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer:

This half mile serpentine walk with Ionic and Tuscan temples at either end continually delights the visitor with unexpected stunning views through the trees of the ruins of the 12th century Cistercian abbey at Rievaulx below. Also revealed is the arched bridge over the river Rye, with its valley and the rolling Hambledon Hills around it. Beeches and other deciduous trees line the walk and the ground is carpeted with clumps of primroses, cowslips, lilies, orchids, oxlips and clovers amongst many others.

History of Garden

In the 1750s Thomas Duncombe III decided to create a similar ride to the one his father had created at Duncombe Park some 40 years before. Using a less formal plan with a more winding path, he was perhaps intending to link the two rides with a viaduct, but unfortunately this was never built.

Nearby Yorkshire Hotels, Facilities & Amenities

Hotels & Accommodation:
Black Swan, Helmsley

Restaurants:
Star Inn, Harome

Inns & Pubs:
Star Inn, Harome
Malt Shovel, Oswaldkirk
Fauconberg Arms, Coxwold

Villages / Towns / Sightseeing:

- Yorkshire

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*Information Updates
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(Most recently requested in Jan - Feb 2008)

The garden information above was last updated on 18/02/2008

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