Cathedrals · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swainby Abbey
In or near Holme.
Swainby Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leeming Bar · 6.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Swainby Abbey is a cathedral in england yorkshire, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Place summary
Swainby Abbey is a cathedral located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the region's ecclesiastical heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2647, -1.4848
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Swainby with Allerthorpe
- Postcode
- DL8 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Leeming Bar — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7653009 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Swainby Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swainby Abbey?
- Swainby Abbey is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 2JH), in the parish of Swainby with Allerthorpe.
- What is Swainby Abbey?
- Swainby Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swainby Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Leeming Bar, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 2JH.
- How do I get to Swainby Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Leeming Bar, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 2JH.