Byland's Ghosts and Gothic Tour

A free Halloween walking tour of Byland Abbey exploring its ghostly stories and the influence of the romantic ruins on art and culture.

On All Hallows' Eve, this guided walking tour takes visitors around Byland Abbey's grounds, telling the site's ghostly tales of murderous priests, shadowy monks and cadaverous crusaders. The tour also explores how the abbey's romantic ruins influenced art and culture. It runs for an hour and visitors should note the ground may be uneven as the tour is outdoors.