Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

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.

This summer Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is hosting a new art exhibition by artist Steve Messam. "These Passing Things" is fantastical and bold, uncovering the story of the water garden, and revealing new perspective.

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.

Winter Bus Services:

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

​Monday to Saturday all year: YorBus pre-bookable service

Additional services operate during the summer months - details of Summer 2022 services will be posted here when available.

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