Essential Information for Visitors
Group Visits
If you are planning a school
visit or on leading a pilgrimage to the Shrine please contact Fr Damian
Humphries, OSB, in the first instance to check availability and to make a
booking. See ‘Contact Us’ on the website for further details.
School groups and group
pilgrimages are required to undertake their own risk assessments prior to your
visit. Due to the great diversity of groups using the Shrine generic risk
assessments are currently unavailable.
Individual Pilgrims
The Shrine is always open for
private prayer and reflection. Individual pilgrims are not required to make a
booking in advance.
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Your Safety
Located on a hilltop, access to
the Shrine is not easy. The path up to it from Ruebury Lane is, in places,
uneven and quite steep. The main hazards are vehicles, especially farm
vehicles, uneven ground, steps and some sheer drops. Please help us to look
after you by wearing sturdy shoes, taking special care when walking up to the
Shrine and supervising children at all times.
Visitors with Disabilities
Pilgrims and visitors with
disabilities are requested to contact Fr Damian so that alternative
arrangements can be made to access the Shrine. At the Shrine there is level
access to most of the buildings and disabled toilet facilities.
Vehicle Access
Vehicle access to the Shrine is
restricted. Please park in Osmotherley village and walk up to the Shrine.
Dogs
Please keep dogs on a lead at
all times and clean up after them.