Rievaulx Abbey Cafe - Helmsley

A fantastic place for the kids to explore and stunning setting for a picnic. Loved our visit yesterday. Even managed to get the kids to listen to the history of the place by an amusing man dressed as a monk!! Excellent place, shall be returning soon !

Went there when we were in Whitby on holiday last year OMG!! it took our breaths away! fantastic place its a hidden gem would def visit again well worth it!

My Dad died in 1995 and his ashes are scattered around the high altar. Rievaulx has always been an incredibly special place for me and my family, but now even more so. My wedding was blessed at his beautiful place in August and we have a lovely bench now dedicated to his memory. Dad loved this place... And so do I.

If I wanted to drive to the restaurant, I must have taken a wrong turn, as Rievaulx Abbey stands in the distance. The museum provides a fascinating insight into how the monks lived and what the abbey must have looked like before the Reformation. There is so much to see and do, especially on a beautiful day outside. Plus, the café serves delicious, wholesome food, and the profits go towards maintaining the abbey, which looks stunning.

This is a fantastic place to discover with plenty of nooks and crannies for children to explore. I've visited many times, and it never ceases to captivate me. The surroundings are stunning, and the drive from the A170 is truly breathtaking. It's likely one of the top five destinations in Britain, if not beyond!