Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

Fountains Abbey is a World Heritage Site, set in 323 hectares (800 acres) of beautiful countryside in Nidderdale National Landscape 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 breath-taking 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.

Between Chaos and Light - a new immersive exhibition by Ed Kluz comes to Fountains Hall from summer to winter solstice 2025. Open to visitors every day until 21st December from 11am to 3pm.

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 and Bank Holidays (until 19th October 2025): DalesBus 822 from Pocklington, York, Ripon, Pateley Bridge and Grassington

​Summer Sundays and Bank Holidays (until 19th October 2025): DalesBus 825 from York, Knaresborough and Harrogate




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