Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

Advance booking is currently recommended for Fountains Abbey, particularly for weekend visits. Please check availability on the National Trust website.

Fountains Abbey is a World Heritage Site, set in 323 hectares (800 acres) of beautiful countryside near Ripon in North Yorkshire. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the range of England's heritage - with a.Cistercian abbey, elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park.

Discover the magnificent 12th-century abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian corn mill.
Amble through the beautiful landscaped Georgian water garden of Studley Royal, complete with neo-classical statues, follies and breathtaking views.

Delight in the richly decorated Victorian St Mary's church and take time out to relax in the Reading Room in Elizabethan Fountains Hall.

Complete a great day out for all the family by exploring the Medieval deer park.

Find out more about Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal on the National Trust website.

Bus Services:

Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays all year: Service 139 from Ripon

​Monday to Saturday all year from 1st July 2021: YorBus pre-bookable service

Summer Sundays & Bank Holidays until 17th October 2021: DalesBus 822 from York & Ripon

Summer Sundays & Bank Holidays until 17th October 2021: Eastern DalesBus 825 from York, Harrogate & Brimham Rocks 


It's a pleasant walk of around four miles from Ripon City Centre to Fountains Abbey - click here for more information.