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Finchale Priory

Finchale Abbey

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The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.

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Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Opening Times

Open All Year
01/04/2010 - 31/03/2011

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
All visitorsFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

3 miles north-east of Durham, on minor road off A167.

Public Transport Directions

Durham Train Station - 5 miles.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In countryside

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Parking is 75m from site, but disabled visitors may be set down at site entrance.

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - On south side of river; charge applicable

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Tearoom (not managed by EH).
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 5
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted - Dogs allowed on leads.

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Finchale Priory

Brasside
Newton Hall
Durham
County Durham
DH1 5SH

Tel: +44 0191 269 1200

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