Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Donkey Road
In or near Whitby.
Donkey Road — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Donkey Road is a Grade I-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Whitby Abbey is a historic 13th-century Gothic abbey that offers visitors a chance to explore its extensive ruins and enjoy stunning views of the coastline. The site has a rich history, having been an important religious center and a source of inspiration for many artists and writers over the centuries.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Donkey Road is a historic house located in Yorkshire. It is designated as a Grade I listed building, indicating its exceptional architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4889, -0.6113
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO22 4DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526116 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donkey Road?
- Donkey Road is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4DP), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Donkey Road?
- Donkey Road — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Donkey Road?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4DP.
- Is Donkey Road a listed building?
- Donkey Road is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Donkey Road a protected site?
- Yes — Donkey Road is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Donkey Road?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4DP.