Lanercost Priory

We spent a very pleasant hour at the Lanercost Priory while overnighting at the Abbey Bridge just down the road. An English Heritage site, Lanercost Priory is open most days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For those without English Heritage membership, the cost to enter the monastery is £3.30 (children are £2.00).
Max, the caretaker at Lanercost Priory, provided us with a very detailed and colorful description of the priory as it stood during the Anglo-​Scottish wars. He was very skilled at bringing history to life, and we thoroughly enjoyed hearing his commentary. He made sure to mention specific points of interest we should watch for while walking through the monastery.
As for Lanercost Priory itself, the building is remarkably preserved and lovely to walk through. We were truly impressed with just how well the site has been maintained and preserved over the years. If you’re in the area, Lanercost Priory is certainly something you should see. And the tea room on the property serves a very nice cup of tea or hot chocolate (as well as dinner), allowing you to spend a few hours at the site.