Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln, England.

Lincoln Cathedral: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

A complete visitor guide to Lincoln Cathedral. Find up-to-date ticket prices, opening hours, and essential information for your visit to this historic site. How much does Lincoln Cathedral cost? Quick answer: Adult entry to Lincoln Cathedral costs £12.50, Monday to Saturday, or £10.50 on Sunday.…
Carlisle Castle in Cumbria, North-West England.

Carlisle Castle: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor tips

Carlisle Castle guide: Royal fortress near Scotland border. Ticket prices, opening hours, Mary Queen of Scots prison, accessibility, and visit tips. Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of Carlisle Castle Carlisle Castle is a formidable royal fortress located in the city of Carlisle,…
Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire, England.

Visiting Buildwas Abbey: A guide to the Cistercian ruins in Shropshire

Buildwas Abbey guide: Shropshire's finest Cistercian Abbey. Opening hours, free entry, parking, Romanesque architecture, and visitor tips. Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of Buildwas Abbey Buildwas Abbey is the substantially ruined, yet architecturally important, former Cistercian monastery located near the River Severn…
Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

A visitor guide to Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds. Find essential information on opening hours, prices, and accessibility for exploring this medieval Cistercian ruin. Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of Kirkstall Abbey Kirkstall Abbey is one of the most complete and well-preserved examples of…
Rievaulx Abbey near Helmsley in North Yorkshire.

7 of the best Cistercian monastic ruins in England

Discover seven of the best Cistercian monastic ruins in England. Explore the history and architecture of these great religious sites, including Rievaulx and Fountains. The Cistercian order arrived in England in the 12th century. They founded houses in remote, often wild, locations. Their goal was…