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Rievaulx Terrace
YorkshireOne of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens, containing two temples.
Rievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5LJ
Important notice
Rievaulx Terrace is currently closed and reopens in February 2026.
Opening times for 6 December 2025
Asset Opening time Rievaulx Terrace Closed Please note last entry to site, one hour before closing.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £7.70 £7.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.90 £3.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £19.30 £17.50 1 adult and up to 3 children £11.60 £10.50 Group (Adult 18+) £6.65 Group (Child 5-17) £3.33 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Car park
- Toilet
Separate mobility parking, 5 yards. Adapted toilet at visitor centre. Building - steps to entrance. Alternative accessible entrance, via side passage. Grounds - partly accessible, grass and loose gravel paths, some steps. Benches available.
- Designated parking
- Induction loop
- Steps/uneven terrain
- By road
- on B1257Parking: free, 100 yardsSat Nav: YO62 5LJ
- On foot
- Cleveland Way within ¾ mile
- Cycling
Planning your visit
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Visiting Rievaulx Terrace with your dog
Find out how to make the most of your visit with your dog at Rievaulx Terrace, including where you can take them and what facilities are available. Rievaulx Terrace is a one pawprint rated place.
Highlights
Landscape Garden
One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens, containing two temples.
Ionic Temple
Classical Roman source - the Maison Carree at Nimes, likely to have been designed by Thomas Robinson.
Tuscan Temple
Adorned with paintings and plaster work, imbuing the picturesque ideals of the 18th century
Things to see and do
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Things to do at Rievaulx Terrace
Explore this 18th-century pleasure garden, with its lavish temple follies, lush woodland, pretty wildflower bank and sweeping views towards the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey.
Places to stay
High Lidmoor Farmhouse
A rural farmhouse with panoramic views of the North York Moors and walks from the doorstep.
Cockayne Cottage
Come in off the high moors to recharge in this rural Yorkshire farmhouse, tucked away in the farming valley of Bransdale.
The Victorian Laundry
A bright and airy two-bedroom apartment at the heart of Beningbrough Hall estate, 45 metres from the main house.
Draper's Flat
Sitting in the centre of bustling and historic York, with views of York Minster, Draper’s is a contemporary style first floor apartment in a medieval building.
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About Rievaulx Terrace
Discover one of Ryedale's true gems - the 18th-century landscape of Rievaulx Terrace. Stroll through woods, then out on to the terrace, with its stunning views down over the Cistercian ruin of Rievaulx Abbey.
In spring the bank between the temples is awash with wild flowers, in summer the lawns are the perfect spot for picnics, while in autumn the beech woods are a mass of rich hues.
Rievaulx Terrace's close proximity to Nunnington Hall makes it an ideal double visit in one day.
History
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History of Rievaulx Terrace
Discover how 18th-century owner Thomas Duncombe II planned a verdant garden with lavish temples, and learn about the architect and artists he employed to bring his vision to life.
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