Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal are currently only open on a limited basis - tickets must be pre-booked online.
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 Summer Sundays & Bank Holidays from 18th April 2021: DalesBus 822 from York & Ripon Summer Sundays & Bank Holidays from 16th May 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. |