FREE admission to Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey
Book a full-board package at YHA Helmsley this winter and receive FREE admission to both Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey.
Surrounded by spectacular banks and ditches, the impressive ruins of Helmsley Castle stand beside the attractive market town of Helmsley. The fortress was probably begun after 1120 by Walter Espec - 'Walter the Woodpecker'. Renowned for piety as well as soldiering, this Norman baron of 'gigantic stature' is founded nearby Rievaulx Abbey. Rievaulx Abbey was founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux in 1132 and became one of England's wealthiest monasteries before its dissolution by King Henry VIII in 1538.
This package also includes free adult leader places, exclusive use and day access of YHA Helmsley.
Prices from £25.50 for 2 days (1 nights) full board.
Offer valid from 17/11/08 - 28/02/09
For further information and to make a booking please contact YHA Helmsley.
