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Address: Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon, HG4 3DY, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire How do we get there? Number: 01765 608888
About this activity
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been made up of two moments in history.
It's where medieval strength has blended with 18th century eccentricity, creating a landscape oozing with secrets, curiosities and absolutely breathtaking views!
Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in the entirity of England. Kids can explore vaulted ceilings, discover grand columns and even visit an imposing tower.
Don't miss a visit to the garden at Studley Royal too, as it's one of the best surviving examples of a Georgian water garden in the country. The family can take in the elegant ornamental lakes, as well as canals, beautiful temples and even cascades.
Kids also love seeing the 300 red, sika and fallow deer that call the parkland home. A visit to the deer park will see you also visit St Mary's Church which is one of the finest examples of high Victorian gothic revival architecture in the UK.
During your time at Fountains Abbey, kids can learn of the abbey's humble beginnings when the magnificent abbey was established by devout monks who were seeking a simpler existence.
Today, the atmospheric ruins remaining are a window into a specific way of life which would shape the medieval world.
So get ready to spend your family day out at a one-of-a-kind, World Heritage Site!
Activity location
Directions
Off B6265 to Pateley Bridge from Ripon. Follow the brown signs for Fountains Abbey from A1. We're 12 miles north of Harrogate (A61).
Parking: Free parking at the visitor centre. Studley Royal pay & display car park is first-come-first-served. For level access car park at West Gate use SatNav HG43DZ
Sat Nav: Use postcode HG43DY
How much does it cost?
Adults
£18.00 without Gift Aid
Children
£9.00 without Gift Aid
Last Updates
2023
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal FAQ’s
You can find a milk warmer available, plus a baby food warmer and a microwave.
You can find a refreshment kiosk in the Studley tea-room garden. Just check with the welcome team for daily opening times.
There is also a restaurant at the visitor centre that offers hot and cold food and drinks with indoor and outdoor seating
Check out what family fun events and activities they have across the year! Then you can plan your day around it!
There is a gift shop and also a plant shop at the visitor centre where you can pick up some beautiful garden items, as well as souvenirs that reflect the history of the Abbey!
You can find a milk warmer available, plus a baby food warmer and a microwave.
There is a steep 15-20% gradient from the visitor centre to the abbey, so it's recommended for wheelchair or powered mobility vehicle users.
The accessible car park is located at the West Gate entrance (SatNav HG4 3DZ) which allows level access to the abbey and water gardens through which there are recommended routes.
There is also an accessible toilet, lifts, level access to shops and food outlet, and wheelchairs available
Images copyright of National Trust
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