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Fountains Abbey & Studley RoyalFountains Abbey & Studley Royal

Monastic ruin or romantic folly….?

Discover the breathtaking designed landscape of the Aislabies; now a unique World Heritage Site with over 800 years of history, including the ruins of the once wealthy and powerful Fountains Abbey.
Step back in time to see how the abbey ruins became a spectacular folly for 18th century visitors as you journey through these gardens of pleasure.

Leave yourself plenty of time to explore the 800 acres of medieval deer parkland, formal Georgian water gardens, Victorian high gothic church, Jacobean manor house, and monastic grounds; including the only surviving Cistercian corn mill.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area English Heritage Property Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop National Trust Property On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Telephone (public) Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDogs acceptedFacilities for visually impairedGuided tours for groupsGuided tours for individualsVenue approved for civil marriageWedding receptions

Prices


Standard - Whole Property:Adult: £8.60, Child: £4.50, Family: £21.80, Group adult: £8.10, Group child: £4.25.

Gift Aid - Whole Property:Adult: £9.50, Child: £5.00, Family: £24.00.
English Heritage members free. St Mary's Church free.

Fountains Abbey
Fountains Abbey
 
 

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Thu 23 May 2013 - Tue 31 Dec 2013 Mon - Sun 10:00 to 18:00
Notes Please see website for further details. The deer park closes at dusk.
   

Contact

Estate Office
Tel: 01765 608888
View the Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal websitewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey

Venue

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

The Estate Office, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate, Ripon, Harrogate, HG4 3DY

View the Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal websitewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey

See location of Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal on Google maps.See location on Google maps.    

Map reference: SE 276693  Lat: 54.11883  Long: -1.57923


By Road:-

Leave York on the A59 towards Harrogate, turn right onto B6265. Follow the B62565 through Boroughbridge and Ripon, pick up the brown signs to the F.A.S.R. Disabled parking is available at the Westgate entrance.

Free parking at Visitor Centre and West Gate. Parking at Studley is £3.00

By Public transport:-
Ripon Roweller service 139 provides a regular shuttle service from Ripon on Summer Sundays and Bank Holidays, and a less frequent service on Mondays to Saturdays all year. Also Summer Sunday and Bank Holiday bus 802 runs to Fountains Abbey from Leeds and Otley. For further local public transport information see: www.dalesbus.org

Parking : free

Nearest station : 11 miles (17.7 kms) from Knaresborough station

A complimentary minibus service is provided for less mobile visitors and runs between the three entry points on a regular basis. Battery cars can also be hired – please ring in advance to check availability.

White Rose Award FinalistDeliciouslyorkshire MemberNational Trust

Also at this venue

Fountains Abbey GardenFountains Abbey Garden
Nature ReserveNature Reserve

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sat 6 Jul 2013 Family Nature Walk - Barefoot Fun
Sun 7 Jul 2013 Specialist Tour - Hidden Places
Sun 7 Jul 2013 Wildflowers of the Water Garden
Thu 11 Jul 2013 Mass for St Benedict
Fri 12 Jul 2013 Open Air Theatre & BBQ - Sherlock Holmes
Sat 13 Jul 2013 Fountains in Summer
Sat 13, Sun 14 Jul 2013 Posh Promenades
Thu 18 Jul 2013 Aislabie Landscapes - Studley Royal, Laver Banks
Sat 20 Jul 2013 Specialist Tour - Aislabie's Aspirations
Sun 21 Jul 2013 Specialist Tour - Hidden Places
Mon 22 - Mon 29 Jul 2013 Vintage Interiors & Textile Art Sale
Wed 24 - Wed 31 Jul 2013 School Holiday Fun - 'X' Marks the Spot
Sat 27, Sun 28 Jul 2013 Wild Art Workshops
Sun 28 Jul 2013 Going Digital - Photography Workshop
Tue 30 Jul 2013 Bike Ride
Wed 31 Jul 2013 Geocaching Taster Day
 

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