Gisborough Priory is a ruined Augustinian priory in Guisborough in the current borough of Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1119 as the Priory of St Mary by the Norman feudal magnate Robert de Brus, also an ancestor of the Scottish king, Robert the Bruce.
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This was our first visit to guisborough priory Firstly the directions given by Google maps is accurate however parking can be an issue There is parking nearby though so don't be put of by that. We wen on Sunday so parking was free which was a bonus. And took less than 10 minutes on foot to get to the priory. Entry to the priory ground is free but I would recommend giving a donation to help with the upkeep of the grounds (anything is better than nothing) the actual size of this is amazing and left me in awe 😀 you can take in some real history here and also get some amazing photos 📸 all whilst taking a leisurely walk and getting fresh air at the same time . We went with our 3 children ages 9 ,6 ,5 who were shocked at the sheer size of the remains. We will definitely go again in the summer and take it all in again in a...
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Guisborough Priory is a superb place to visit, either in the autumn to winter or in the spring to summer, the priory itself, is of great historic significance, aspecially as Guisborough being the ancient capital of cleveland, which holds nature events walks music festivals.
Beneath the Priory is an ancient tunnel that goes and exits at skelton.
A micro pub and resturant nearby houses a tunnel enterence which has been covered by a purspect window for visitors to see and inspect.
In Guisborough you can allso find ancient ruins, a museum, Sunnyfield house, Gallyhill, an historic place where they use to hang people, a great book shop, chemists, Morrisons, Boots, Boyes, parking space and many shops my favourite hair salon and barbers shop is Osbournes which is next to the museum and...
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An utter gem of a location that was well worth our visit – frankly I found this place more engaging and delightful than Whitby Abby (sorry!). Plus - it doesn't cost a penny to visit (though a donation is encouraged!) The guide on duty couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful too, giving us some tips at the start along with some fascinating insights into the land ownership (and adjoining wildflower nursery too). A visit here might not take much more than an hour, but strolling around the grounds provides a real sense of lived local history. Kudos to the owners who made it available for free, and to English Heritage for curating the location too. a definite MUST SEE if you’re...
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