Bolton Priory

£15 to park the car...which I thought was a bit expensive...the priory and grounds were amazing and free if you walk or park elsewhere (however parking restrictions are in place in the area)... thoroughly enjoyed my visit despite the showers

Beautiful priory and the nearby ruins are a perfect place for picnic. A good day out for family. The walking trail is good as well. The stepping stone is a fun way to go over the river.

Always a lovely experience, I have been visiting since I was a little girl. I try to return as often as I can for a beautiful walk and either a picnic or a lunch at the cafe.

What a lovely place for a day out , stunning location with the ruins of the Priory and a beautiful functional church attached right next to the river. Loads of different walks and other things to see and some fun stepping stones to get over the river ( also a bridge of you don't fancy the stepping stones) There was a trail through the woods for children with several places to stop and play. The whole place is quite vast with a few car parks which cost £15 to park in but there is no entry fee to the Priory and grounds. Places to eat and get a drink in 2 of the parking areas we saw. You could definitely spend the best park of a day here and we really enjoyed our visit.

Just a short distance from the carpark the first view of Bolton Abbey is truly breathtaking. Such magnificent vistas of River Wharfe, luscious green meadows and the Priory church and ruins. Watching people bravely crossing the river on the stepping stones we decided to take the bridge 😅 and followed the path to the Cavendish Pavilion which is a great walk especially for younger people as there are many great activities dotted along the path. After a brief stop at the pavilion we returned to the Abbey via the carpark path passing the memorial fountain.

Great history carparks are £15 but a lot to see. There are lots of play things for the kids on walks. The river seems to be a great place for paddling. The site is free to enter. Was fairly busy when we came, and the stepping stones were full. But with beautiful scenery and peaceful places to sit that wasn't a huge problem. The paths have been very well kept and therefore happy yo pay the parking charges. It's worth a visit anytime of the year.

Love it round here. Ideal for a walk with the dogs. Parking bit pricey, but could easily spend a day exploring.....so suppose it's worth it. Can get busy in warm weather, but that still doesn't spoil the beauty of the place. Always kids in the river which is nice to see.

Aug24- what a spectacular place for walking, views and family fun. Shallow waters allow some swimming and stepping stones are fun for walking across /bridge available too. The Strid is fascinating. The red tinged water due to peat in the area. Exhilarating space. Cafe and facilities on sight. The ruins and the church are great to walk around. Parking is £15 - make your day worth it!