Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Welcome to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon, North Yorkshire.
Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site is a huge estate of beauty, contrasts and surprises including the largest abbey ruins in the country and one of England’s most spectacular Georgian water gardens.
The perfect place to escape from it all and enjoy a great, full day out, there’s so much to see and do at Fountains. Set your own pace to explore over 800 acres of naturally beautiful countryside,
with ten historic buildings to discover spanning 800 years of history and acre after acre of open space.
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the valley of the river
Skell, on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales, only 30 miles from the historic
city of York and 9 miles from the A1.
Relax, play, learn, wander, watch or join in, whatever kind of day you choose
it will be unforgettable.
Up and coming events
Sat 04/07/09
Open Air Shakespeare - Twelfth Night
Enjoy open air Shakespeare performed in the Abbey ruins...
Sat 04/07/09 - Sun 26/07/09
Photographic Exhibition - Collection of Landscapes by Shaun Holmes
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News
30/06/09
Addition of new stone sculpture as part of art project
This summer will see the final stages of an exciting art project at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, culminating in a new temporary addition to the Water Garden....
30/06/09
‘A Collection of Landscapes’ Photography Exhibition at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal is delighted to welcome a talented young landscape photographer to host an exhibition of his work for the very first time. ...
