Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal


Welcome to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site is a huge estate of beauty, contrasts and surprises including the largest abbey ruins in the country and one of England’s most spectacular Georgian water gardens.
 
The perfect place to escape from it all and enjoy a great, full day out, there’s so much to see and do at Fountains. Set your own pace to explore over 800 acres of naturally beautiful countryside, with ten historic buildings to discover spanning 800 years of history and acre after acre of open space.
 
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the valley of the river Skell, on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales, only 30 miles from the historic city of York and 9 miles from the A1.  
 
Relax, play, learn, wander, watch or join in, whatever kind of day you choose it will be unforgettable.
 
Up and coming events

Thu 04/12/08

Christmas Theatre Evening - Twas the Night Before Christmas

THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT Join us for an evening of festive theatre in the visitor centre theatre...

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Sat 06/12/08 - Sun 28/12/08

Music & Lights at Christmas

Indulge in festive shopping at our large National Trust shop...

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News

28/10/08

Winter Days Out at Fountains Abbey

With Winter fast approaching and the nights drawing in, most National Trust properties traditionally close, not to open again until after annual Spring cleaning. Not so at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal where there is still a full timetable of seasonal events and family activities to enjoy as the air becomes frosty and crisp....

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04/11/08

Winter Opening Times

Essential maintenance to the cattle grids on Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Estate will mean that the East Gate will be closed from Monday 10 November until Wednesday 19th November....

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