Two and a half miles NW of Helmsley on B1257. The elegant half-mile long grass covered terrace created by Thomas Duncombe was the setting for elaborate family picnic parties. Carefully planned vistas reveal magnificent views of Rievaulx Abbey and the Hambleton Hills. At each end of the terrace is a classical temple, a small Tuscan rotunda and, open to view, an Ionic Temple elaborately decorated as a dining room. Exhibition of landscape design
Contact Information
Helmsley Helmsley YO6 5LJ
01439 798340 Visit the Rievaulx Terrace (National Trust) website nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Useful Information
Disabled access : Disabled access. Opening Times :
Feb 11-Nov 4, Mon-Sun, 11am-5pm Last Admission : Last admissions: 4pm or dusk.. Admission Prices : Adult £5.50, Child £3.10, Family £14.10, group £4.65.
