Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens

Home
United Kingdom
Northallerton
Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens

Set amid woodland in North Yorkshire, this unusual monastery is the best preserved Carthusian priory in Britain.
(313)

Mount Grace Priory is the perfect tourist attraction for a relaxing and peaceful day out. Discover how the monks lived 600 years in the reconstructed monk’s cell and herb plot. The crumbling masonry and open grassland have become home to a collection of wildlife that has taken advantage of what previous owners, including the monks, left behind. The famous priory stoats inhabit the passages under Mount Grace and are possibly the best-known colony of stoats in Yorkshire and even the British Isles.

19/06/2026

POV: You found a quiet corner of North Yorkshire 🌿☀️

17/06/2026

At Mount Grace Priory, conservation is an essential part of caring for the Manor House and its historic collections. Many of the objects we look after are valuable, fragile, and made from organic materials such as wood, textiles, leather, and paper - all of which can be vulnerable to pests, dirt, light, and damp.

Alongside conservation work, general cleaning also plays an important role in ensuring the Manor House remains welcoming and beautifully presented for visitors.

Through careful monitoring, preventative conservation, and daily care, we help preserve Mount Grace Priory’s collections for future generations to enjoy ✨

15/06/2026

Blossom season 🤝 best time to visit Mount Grace 🌸

Mount Grace is looking it's absolute best right now and now is the time to go and see the exceptional care and skill that goes in to creating an award worthy garden at its peak!

We're open daily 10am-5pm.

13/06/2026

It’s World Gin Day 🍸

We have a beautiful new collection of gins inspired by the English countryside and some of our English Heritage sites!

Available in our gift shop ☺️

12/06/2026

Join The Team ✨🪷

Gardener | Full time | 36 Hours | 9 month fixed term contract

With 14 main garden sites and dedicated garden teams, we are looking for a Gardener to join our team at Mount Grace Priory. This is a full time role working 36 hours per week, on a 9 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team.

You will be instrumental in developing both the site, the gardening and volunteering teams as well as managing the horticulture on the satellite sites of Richmond Castle with its `Contemporary Heritage` `Cockpit Garden, Rievaulx Abbey, and Barnard Castle.You will be qualified to at least NVQ level 2 standard in amenity horticulture. and have previous experience of working in a high-quality horticultural establishment. You will work to high standards and be effective and efficient when working on your own or as part of the wider team.

For more details and to apply: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/job-search/

10/06/2026

Are you a UK-based school teacher? 👩‍🏫

Did you know you can book self-led visits to Mount Grace Priory and other English Heritage sites for your students? A school trip can be the perfect way to spark a new topic, bring learning to life across the curriculum, and support student wellbeing.

Step beyond the classroom, inspire curiosity, and let your students experience history where it actually happened.

Book your visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/.../education-bookings/

07/06/2026

The perfect place for pooch adventures 🐾✨

Moss and Ivy had a lovely time exploring at Mount Grace Priory!

Dogs on short leads are welcome in the grounds of Mount Grace. Please note, dogs are not permitted in the house, café interior or Reconstructed Monks Cell. Assistant dogs are welcome across the site.

05/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day 💚✨

Here at Mount Grace Priory, we recognise the importance of looking after our environment and the growing challenges it faces.

We are proud that we are recipients of the Green Tourism Award and promote sustainability in our work, including promoting habitats for a wide range of plant and animal species, preserving local ecosystems and supporting pollinators 🐝

03/06/2026

Would you like to work for the charity that cares for hundreds of historic sites in every corner of England? We are looking for a Visitor Assistant to join us at Mount Grace Priory working at least 16 hours per week through the main season ✨

By joining us as a Mount Grace Priory Visitor Assistant, you will be part of an amazing team of employees and volunteers, ensuring visitors have a great time from the moment they arrive until they say goodbye. Through your recommendations, you will help personalise their visit - this could include talking about the benefits of English Heritage membership or recommending things to see and do on site. You will also contribute to making sure your site is accessible, safe and well presented at all times.

It is a varied role - some days will be busy from start to finish and others quieter, especially on the wetter days! Some paid or voluntary experience with the public is beneficial but full training and support is provided as part of your induction. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays, more information will be provided at interview.

For more information or to apply please see the following link ➡

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/job-search/default-job-page/?jobRef=16463

02/06/2026

Happy Volunteers Week! ✨

Our wonderful volunteers at Mount Grace Priory are vital to caring for our site and sharing its stories with visitors and we'd like to thank all of them for their time, effort and passion! 💙

Address

Saddle Bridge
Northallerton
DL63JG

Telephone

+441609883494

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/mount-grace-priory/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your organisation to be the top-listed Government Service in Northallerton?