Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal will be closed on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March, including the abbey, water garden, cafes, shops and toilets. The deer park and seven bridges are open, but please follow government social distancing guidelines.

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 - dates to be confirmed
DalesBus 822 from Selby, York & Ripon

Summer Sundays & Bank Holidays - dates to be confirmed
Eastern DalesBus 825 from Selby, Wetherby, Harrogate & Brimham Rocks 


Show your bus ticket at the entrance to Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal to receive a voucher for a free cup of regular tea or coffee at the Visitor Centre Restaurant.


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