Meaux Abbey Historical Site
Medieval abbey ruins in England
Ruins of Meaux Abbey lie in East Yorkshire; the Cistercian remains and earthworks attract visitors curious about medieval monastic life and regional history.
Meaux Abbey at a Glance#
Address: Meaux Abbey ruins, near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Website: https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/ (local heritage entries)
Hours: Open access (daylight hours)
Admission: Free (ruins and grounds), donations accepted at the site or local trust.
How to Get to Meaux Abbey#
Meaux Abbey is reached from Beverley and Driffield in East Yorkshire. From Beverley take local B-roads toward Meaux Abbey (short rural drive). The site is in a farming landscape with informal roadside parking; public transport links are limited, so a car is the easiest option.
Tips for Visiting Meaux Abbey#
- Visit on a weekday to enjoy the silence and to study surviving masonry without the weekend picnickers.
- Bring a print of early abbey plans from local archives if possible - they make the ruined outlines easier to read.
- Note the river's course nearby; the abbey's economy was historically tied to its water meadows.
Best Time to Visit Meaux Abbey#
Best in spring to autumn for access and comfortable walking; call ahead in winter for local access notes.
Weather & Climate near Meaux Abbey#
Meaux Abbey's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (638 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 58 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 40 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 51 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 47 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 47 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 56 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 48 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 58 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 54 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 54 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 59 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 66 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
