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
Sat 26/07/08
Fountains in Summer
A gentle walk introducing the delights of summer time nature...
News
21/07/08
Summer Fun with Peter Pan at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
If you're looking for a fun day out this summer holidays, look no further than Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, where, on Wednesday 30 July, Peter Pan's Neverland is brought to life with a magical afternoon of family fun and games....
16/07/08
Make it Happen – Volunteer with Europe’s Most Successful Conservation Movement
Looking for an exciting and interesting way to make a difference in conserving the environment and the UK’s heritage? Whatever your interests or skills, we would love to hear from you....
