Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Gisborough Priory Project Explore Gisborough Priory & Woodland Gardens ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/4893-2/) - Thursday 12th March 2026 Due to the high winds forecast today, Gisborough Priory will not be open to visitors - [Mayor's Community Award 2025](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/mayors-community-award-2025/) - We have been awarded the Mayor's Community Award for Redcar and Cleveland in 2025. The Award was presented at a ceremony in Redcar in March 2025. - [The Great Fire](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/the-great-fire/) - The great fire of Gisborough Priory occurred in 1289 when a careless plumber working on the church roof set fire to it. Ii took nearly 100 years to recover. - [The Gyesburn Bible - an unlikely survival](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/the-gyesburn-bible/) - The Gyesburn Bible was once used by the Priory. A richly decorated and hand written copy of the vulgate bible given to the Priory after the fire in 1289. - [900 Years of History](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/900-years-of-history/) - The history of Gisborough Priory covers more than 900 years from its foundation in 1119 to the restoring some of the lost gardens in the 21st century. - [The Monk's Walk](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/the_monks_walk/) - From the earliest days Gisborough Priory Project has sought to restore and open to the public the historic Priory gardens. The Monk’s Walk was one of the very first targets. This article examines the history and development of this iconic garden feature. Following the dissolution of the Priory in 1540 King Henry VIII leased the - [Heritage Open Days](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/heritage-open-days/) - Join us on the 14th & 15th of September to experience life in the Saxon period as Acle Early Medieval Re-enactment Society join us for a weekend of excitement! - [Guided Tour](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/guided-tour/) - As part of our Heritage Open Day Events we are having a guided tour with a difference. Join us on 15th September 2024 at 14:00 to learn more about the Priory - [Support us while you shop online](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/support-us-shop-online/) - Did you know that every time you shop online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Gisborough Priory Project with easyfundraising? It doesn't matter if you spend £10 or £10,000, if the items qualify under the scheme we get the benefit and you get the - [Great Big Green Week -Gisborough Priory Project Events](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/great-big-green-week-gisborough-priory-project-events/) - Our ‘Help Keep Our Space Green’ event is an information event for potential volunteers to find out more about our project and how they can help. - [New guidebook available now](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/new-guidebook-available-now/) - English Heritage has published a new guidebook for Gisborough Priory. It costs £3.50 a copy and will be available to buy on site in a few days time. Alternatively, buy a copy from English Heritage online. If you buy online, please consider buying through Easyfundraising and making Gisborough Priory Project your chosen charity. If you - [Big Green Week](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/big-green-week/) - We are pleased to say that we are running a couple of free events in association with the Big Green Week.The first is one of our historic gardens tour, starting at 2:00 pm. You can find more details here. The second is an event lead by Christine Clarke and looks at how to identify some - [Heritage Open Day 2022](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/heritage-open-day-2022/) - Sunday 11th Sept 2022 What Did the Priory Do for Guisborough? A Short Walk and Guided Tour starting at 2:00 pm at the hut in the Priory Grounds. There will be a poster and artefact display from 10:00 am to 4:00pm. Focusing on the impact the establishment of the now ruined Gisborough Priory had on - [Our New Hedge](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/our-new-hedge/) - Recent visitors to the site will have seen that we have a new mixed native tree hedge. This has replaced the earlier boundary, which was old, broken, and diseased. In 2018 English Heritage began a project to replace the broken-down Priory boundary fence with a mixed native hedge. Four years later and we have finally - [Snowdrop Weekend is here!](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/snowdrop-weekend-is-here/) - [Snowdrop Weekend Take 2!](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/snowdrop-weekend-take-2/) - In view of the rather unpleasant weather last weekend, we are pleased to say that we are going to open the Priory again this weekend, to give you a second chance to see the snowdrops. Hopefully the weather will be better...lWe will be open on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of February from 13:00 to - [Celebrations start for 900 years of Gisborough Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/celebrating-900-years-of-gisborough-priory/) - We started the celebrations at Gisborough Priory this morning when Lord Gisborough unveiled a new timeline display charting events in the 900 years since the foundation of Gisborough Priory. The timeline runs around the inside of the information hut on the priory site. The content can be seen here. Everyone was impressed by the colourful - [Spring is here!](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/spring-is-here/) - Some photos from the woodland gardens today where the birds are singing and the flowers in bloom. Come and see for yourself! - [A stitch in time](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/a-stitch-in-900-years-of-time/) - We had a visit from some members of the Guisborough Embroiderers' Guild (Lynda Jamieson, Beryl Frank, Marion Calvert and Linda Danby) this morning. They showed us their ideas for a banner (designed by Sue Chipchase) commemorating the 900th anniversary of the foundation of Gisborough Priory - featuring flowers, shields, architecture and more. We are looking - [900 words short story competition](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/900-words-short-story-competition/) - Write a story of up to 900 words about Gisborough Priory and enter our anniversary competition. Winners will have their story published in a specially designed booklet as well as receiving other unique prizes. Download the rules and an application form below. Click below to download the rules and application form as a pdf: http://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/900-words-Short-Story-Competition-Rules-and-Application-Form.pdf - [Help to make a mosaic](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/help-to-make-a-mosaic/) - On Sunday 14 April, Guisborough will be hosting the Klondike bike race. There will be lots of activities around the town centre, including the priory. In the priory you can work alongside mosaic artists Helen Gaunt and Derek Mosey to help create a special community mosaic to celebrate 900 years of Guisborough Priory (proposed design - [Mosaic making](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/mosaic-making/) - The Klondike Race came to Guisborough on Sunday 14 April and we welcomed more than 500 visitors to Gisborough Priory during the day. Lots of visitors helped to add pieces to the mosaic that is being made to celebrate the 900th anniversary of Gisborough Priory's foundation. The mosaic has been designed by local artists, Derek - [We are an Odd Soc!](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/we-are-an-odd-soc/) - Gisborough Priory Project is featured in issue 351 of Current Archaeology magazine in the Odd Socs section, a regular feature on the many and varied local groups involved in archaeology in the UK. Thank you to Steve Jones, one of our amazing custodians, for getting this feature in the magazine. - [Bluebells and baby birds](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/baby-birds/) - The blue tits are nesting in the hole in the wall near the entrance gate again this year. If you are lucky you will see them flying to and fro. And there is a duck with lots of ducklings waddling about in the woodland. With birdsong ringing through the trees, and the bluebells and wild - [Priory Pageant](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/priory-pageant/) - More than 1500 visitors enjoyed a day of medieval fun and games on Saturday 15 June. Some photos from a great day below and more photos here. Find photos on the Evening Gazette website at https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/gallery/pictures-families-celebrate-900-years-16436747. Thank you to Heidi Knights Photography for the photos in the link above. Find more of Heidi's fantastic photos - [Bible coming back](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/bible-coming-back/) - A medieval bible that was given to Gisborough Priory after the devastating fire of 1289 destroyed the priory's books and other treasures will be displayed in Guisborough later this year as part of the 900th anniversary celebrations. The bible is being kindly loaned by St John's College, Cambridge. It will be displayed in Guisborough Library - [Scarecrow Festival](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/scarecrow-festival/) - We are joining in with the Guisborough Scarecrow Festival (3rd to 10th August). Come along and find our two scarecrows as well as all the others around the town. More details at https://www.eastclevelandscarecrows.co.uk/guisborough.html - [Teddy Bears' Picnic](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/teddy-bears-picnic/) - Over 300 visitors came along and enjoyed varied activities. Many people brought picnics and stayed for the whole day. And they came with bears of all shapes and sizes, and other beloved toys. With music from the Cleveland Ukelele Band, the Teddy zip wire and children's activities and stories, there was a lovely atmosphere. Some - [Butterflies galore](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/butterflies-galore/) - There are clouds of butterflies feasting on the plants in the priory, especially the buddleia. Why not come and see for yourself. You could also take part in the Big Butterfly Count - find out more at https://www.bigbutterflycount.org/ where you can also download a handy butterfly chart to help you identify the butterflies that you - [Tai chi](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/tai-chi/) - The sun shone on the 70 people who took part in the first tai chi session in the priory this year. This gentle exercise session, suitable for all ages was expertly led by John and Dorothy Poole. There will be further free sessions on 15 and 22 August, 10.15am to 11.15am. There is no need - [Help raise funds when you shop online](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/help-raise-funds-when-you-shop-online/) - Gisborough Priory Project will receive a payment from #easyfundraising if we raise £15 or more in donations by 30th September! You can help us hit this target by remembering to use #easyfundraising EVERY time you shop online. 4,000 shops and sites will donate, so you can support us no matter what you’re buying – at - [Fungi, fruit and flowers](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/fungi-fruit-and-flowers/) - Photos of some of the fruits of late summer now appearing in the woodland gardens. - [World Qi Gong Day](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/world-qi-gong-day/) - Twenty five people celebrated Word Qi Gong Day on 14th September with an hour long Qi Gong session in Gisborough Priory. Thanks go to John and Dorothy Poole for leading and organising the session. - [Guisborough Library gets ready](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/guisborough-library-gets-ready/) - A big thank you to Carol and all the staff at Guisborough Library who have been helping to prepare the library for the arrival of the Gisburne Bible later this week. They have made a lovely space for the display and done everything with enthusiasm and good grace. - [A case for...](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/just-in-case/) - Today the display case for the Gisburne Bible was delivered and assembled by Stuart and Barry from About Presentation. It looks great, even without its contents, which are due to arrive tomorrow. Thank you to Stuart and Barry for all their hard work. - [A big day](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/a-big-day/) - The Gisburne Bible arrived back in Guisborough today for the first time in almost 500 years. It is now in the stunning display case, ready for the official opening of the display by the well-known author, Philippa Gregory, at 10.30am tomorrow. And we also put up the spectacular embroidered banner that has been made by - [Bible display opens](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/bible-display-opens/) - Over fifty people gathered this morning in Guisborough Library to see Philippa Gregory unveil the Gisburne Bible display. After a short speech, Philippa whisked the cover off the display case and everyone was able to study the Bible and find out more about its history. The display continues until 29 October and is free. Guisborough - [Halloween Fun Day](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/halloween-fun-day/) - We had our Halloween event yesterday and we were very busy, as always, with over 300 visitors, almost half of them children, many in special, spooky costumes. As well as storytelling and the witch's potion trail there were plenty of lanterns made, ready for Halloween itself. Delicious cakes and warming drinks were also on offer. - [Last day to see the Gisburne Bible](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/last-day-to-see-the-gisburne-bible/) - Tuesday 29th October will be the last day of the Gisburne Bible display in Guisborough Library. The Bible will be taken back to the St John's College Library in Cambridge the following day So come along between 9am and 6pm on Tuesday 29th to see this beautiful manuscript and to find out more about how - [Bye bye Bible](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/bye-bye-bible/) - The Gisburne Bible left Guisborough Library yesterday and returned to its usual home of St John's College Library, Cambridge. After checking the Bible's condition, it was carefully packed in a special case and secured in the back of Jayhawk's art transport vehicle for the journey back. And today the glass case that has displayed the - [Mosaic installed](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/mosaic-installed/) - The special mosaic created by the local community to commemorate the 900th anniversary of Gisborough Priory was installed in the Priory recently and looks marvellous. The design features many elements from the Priory's history in a colourful and lively design. You will be able to see the mosaic when Gisborough Priory reopens in 2020 - - [Signs of Spring](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/signs-of-spring/) - Volunteers have been busy working in the gardens today, getting ready for Snowdrop Sunday and the re-opening of the Priory in March. And there are plenty of signs that Spring is on the way... - [Snowdrop Sunday & Mosaic Unveiling](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/snowdrop-sunday-mosaic-unveiling/) - Yesterday the Mayor of Guisborough, Alma Thrower, unveiled the 900th anniversary mosaic in Gisborough Priory. Among the special guests were Helen Gaunt and Derek Mosey (the artists who designed the mosaic), Sally Wilson (English Heritage) and Lord Gisborough. An appreciative crowd of visitors was full of admiration for the mosaic and found out more about - [Blooming marvellous!](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/blooming-marvellous/) - With the recent warm weather, many more flowers are now blooming in the priory and woodland gardens. Come along and see them, Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am to 4pm. - [Make a difference](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/make-a-difference/) - If you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on 13 & 14 October, you can make a difference: Simply shop at smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1109285-0 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app, and AmazonSmile donates to Gisborough Priory Project Limited. - [We are open!](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/we-are-open/) - After a winter of lockdown, when so many people have missed out on so many things, we are pleased to say that we are open, not as normal but at least we are back. For the first few days we are open solely for exercise, but from the 8th March 2021 we are open for - [Gisborough Priory Historic Woodland Wander](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/heritage-open-day-2021/) - 12 & 19th September 2020 11.00am – 4.00pm Gisborough Priory is a free to enter English Heritage site, managed by Gisborough Priory Project (GPP). The adjacent woodland garden, entered via the Priory, has been brought back to life by a team of GPP volunteers. The guided tour, setting off at 2:00pm each day, focuses on ## Pages - [Home](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/) - Explore 900 years of history, visit the medieval priory and woodland garden & get involved with Gisborough Priory Project, a local charity. - [Events](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/forthcoming-events/) - We hold events throughout the year, and this is place to find out what is going on - [Guided Tours](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/guided-tours/) - We have a program of guided tours which are free of charge. They run from Easter to October - [Visit Us](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/visit/) - Essential information you should know before you visit us, such as where we are, what facilities there are and when we are open. We look forward to seeing you! - [Company Information](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/information/) - Gisborough Priory Project company information - business number, charity number and contact details are all here - [How to make a complaint](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/how-to-make-a-complaint/) - We would like everybody to have a great time with us, but sometimes things go wrong. If you want us to know about it, or to make a formal complaint this is the place to be. - [The story of Gisborough Priory Project](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/about/) - The story of Gisborough Priory Project, from the first hints in the 1990s to the successful co-operation with English Heritage in 2015 and on to the present day - [Join Us](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/membership/) - Join us and help support Gisborough Priory Project. We have various options, and membership is surprisingly cheap! We would love to have you with us. - [Support Us](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/support-us/) - This page lists several ways that you can support us. We rely on the help and support of everybody to be able to do the work that we do. Please help us! - [Volunteer With Us](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/volunteer-2/) - We are always looking for people to volunteer. There are many ways you can help, some are listed here, but you can always contact us if you have other skills. - [In More Depth - a closer look at the history of the site](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/in-more-depth/) - In More Depth is a chance to explore more deeply the fascinating history of Gisborough Priory. We have topics covering the entire history of the site. - [Virtual Tours](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/virtual-tours/) - A virtual reconstruction, Minecraft style, of the Priory from both the inside and the outside. Chris Young created these tours for us, during covid. - [Privacy Policy](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - The GPP Data Protection Policy explained in detail. Everything you need to know about how we look after and use your data, in accordance with GDPR. ## Events - [Easter Fun Day](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/easter-fun-day-2/) - Our Easter Monday Fun Day is packed with Easter related activities for young and old. There will storytelling, an Easter trail (with prizes), Easter crafts and of course our ever popular refreshments and preserves table as well as plants and pottery. Admission: Free (Enter via the Priory) Please Note: This is a cash only event. - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution-2/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution-3/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution-4/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution-5/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution-6/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution-7/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution-8/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [After the Dissolution](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/after-the-dissolution-9/) - Join one of our guides for a tour of the site to learn what happened after the dissolution. The estate has remained in the hands of the Chaloner family since shortly after that event, and this tour looks at what they did to the site over the last 500 years. Georgian landscape gardening and Victorian - [Gardener's Tour (New)](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/gardeners-tour-new-2/) - One of our Guides will lead you on tour to explore the plants and the planting we have introduced over the years. Rather than concentrating on history and archaeology we will be looking at the site from a Gardener's viewpoint. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small - [Gardener's Tour (New)](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/gardeners-tour-new/) - One of our Guides will lead you on tour to explore the plants and the planting we have introduced over the years. Rather than concentrating on history and archaeology we will be looking at the site from a Gardener's viewpoint. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory-8/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory-7/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory-6/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory-5/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory-4/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory-3/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory-607/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory-2/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [The Medieval Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/the-medieval-priory/) - Join one of our volunteer Guides for a guided tour exploring the remains of the Medieval Priory. You can expect to learn about the Great Fire in 1289 and the magnificent East End. The tour will last for about one hour and is probably not suitable for small children. Dogs on leads, however, are very - [Teddy Bear's Picnic](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/teddy-bears-picnic/) - Once again we are holding our very popular teddy bear's picnic! As ever it features the teddy bear zip wire, there will be story telling, crafts and of course refreshments. What more could a bear want? Come along and join us in the woodland gardens (enter via the Priory site). It is of course free! - [Halloween](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/halloween-2/) - Dare you explore the Witches Den, or listen to spooky stories, or make spooky crafts or follow the spooky trail? You can do all of this, and more. There will be refreshments and homemade cakes. There is free entry through the Priory. Please note: This is a cash only event. - [Wind Band Concert](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/wind-band-concert/) - Teesside Wind Band are once again gracing the Priory with their relaxing and calming repertoire. Bring a picnic or a coffee and listen to the sounds on a sunny Sunday afternoon. (Although, to be honest, we cannot really control the weather...). However, if the weather is really bad the concert will move to St Nicholas - [Acle Early Medieval Re-enactors](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/acle-early-medieval-re-enactors/) - Acle’s Saxon village demonstrates life just before the founding of Gisborough Priory. Activities include Combat, including ‘kid’s combat’, Cooking, Coin Striking, Weaving, Spinning and Carding, Beekeeping and Beeswax crafts, as well as many others! Before the founding of Gisborough Priory in 1119, Guisborough was a Saxon settlement, and Acle Early Medieval Re-enactment Society are setting up - [Family Guided Tour](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/family-guided-tour-3/) - Join one of our volunteers for a family friendly guided tour of the Priory and Gardens. These tours are new for this season, so we haven't quite worked what it will be, but tree-hugging could be involved! Admission is free, but donations are welcome. It is not necessary to book. The Guide will meet you - [Guided Tour - Historic Gardens](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-historic-gardens-4/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Historic Gardens of Gisborough Hall. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes - [Guided Tour - Historic Gardens](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-historic-gardens-5/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Historic Gardens of Gisborough Hall. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes - [Guided Tour - Historic Gardens](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-historic-gardens-3/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Historic Gardens of Gisborough Hall. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes - [Guided Tour - Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-priory-6/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Medieval Monastery. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes around an hour. - [Guided Tour - Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-priory-5/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Medieval Monastery. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes around an hour. - [Teddy Bear's Picnic](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/teddy-bears-picnic-2/) - Once again we are holding our very popular teddy bear's picnic! As ever it features the teddy bear zip wire, there will be story telling, a teddy bear trail and refreshments. What more could a bear want? Come along and join us in the woodland gardens (enter via the Priory site). It is of course - [Illyria present Romeo and Juliet](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/illyria-present-romeo-and-juliet/) - A passionate, poetic and utterly gripping production of this Shakespeare favourite. ​Shakespeare states in the opening lines of this play that we are going to see an explosive swash-buckling romance. But the surprise he has in store for us is that it’s extremely funny too! The Montagues and the Capulets are at war with one - [Family Guided Tour](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/family-guided-tour-2/) - Join one of our volunteers for a family friendly guided tour of the Priory and Gardens. These tours are new for this season, so we haven't quite worked what it will be, but tree-hugging could be involved! Admission is free, but donations are welcome. It is not necessary to book. The Guide will meet you - [Family Guided Tour](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/family-guided-tour/) - Join one of our volunteers for a family friendly guided tour of the Priory and Gardens These tours are new for this season, so we haven't quite worked what it will be, but tree-hugging could be involved! Admission is free, but donations are welcome. It is not necessary to book. The Guide will meet you - [Guided Tour - Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-priory-4/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Medieval Monastery. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes around an hour. - [Guided Tour - Historic Gardens](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-historic-gardens-2/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Historic Gardens of Gisborough Hall. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes - [Guided Tour - Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-priory-3/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Medieval Monastery. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes around an hour. - [Guided Tour - Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-priory-2/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Medieval Monastery. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes around an hour. - [Guided Tour - Historic Gardens](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-historic-gardens/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Historic Gardens of Gisborough Hall. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes - [Guided Tour - Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-priory-8-887/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Medieval Monastery. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes around an hour. - [Guided Tour - Historic Gardens](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-historic-gardens-4-779/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Historic Gardens of Gisborough Hall. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes - [Guided Tour - Priory](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/guided-tour-priory/) - Join one of our volunteers for a guided tour focusing on the Medieval Monastery. Please note that this tour is outdoors and on potentially uneven terrain, including grass. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear. The tour may be cancelled in the event of bad weather. It typically takes around an hour. - [Snowdrop Sunday](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/snowdrop-sunday-2/) - Snowdrop Sunday is on 18th Feb 2024 from 12:30 to 3:30, weather permitting - [Christmas Coffee Morning](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/coffee-morning-805/) - A chance to catch up with old friends, have a cuppa and a piece of cake, and support us. All in the warm and friendly surroundings of Guisborough Methodist Church on Westgate and with a warm and Christmassy glow. It's near Morrison's if you need to know. - [Coffee Morning](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/coffee-morning/) - A chance to catch up with old friends, have a cuppa and a piece of cake, and support us. All in the warm and friendly surroundings of Guisborough Methodist Church on Westgate. It's near Morrison's if you need to know. - [Halloween](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/halloween/) - Our Halloween Scary stories and big draw is taking place! Plus, of course, the usual refreshments. Admission: Free (Enter via the Priory) - [Easter Fun Day](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/easter-fun-day/) - Our Easter Monday Fun Day is packed with Easter related activities for young and old. There will storytelling, an Easter trail, with a chocolate egg as reward for the children, and of course our ever popular refreshments and preserves table. Admission: Free (Enter via the Priory) - [Teesside Wind Band](https://gisboroughprioryproject.org.uk/events/teesside-wind-band/) - Teesside Wind Band are performing, free of charge, in the grounds of Gisborough Priory on the 20th of August. 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