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    Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
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    Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
    Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3DY
    Telephone: 01765 608888
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    A World Heritage Site, set in 323 hectares (800 acres) of beautiful countryside, offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the range of England's heritage. 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

    Don't miss
    • Be transported to another era in the Georgian water garden.
    • Let off steam in the children's play area.
    • Discover the Abbey's story at the Porter's Lodge exhibition.

    Making the most of your day
    Guided tours and wildlife walks throughout the year. Open-air theatre, Christmas entertainment, medieval re-enactments and religious services. School holiday children's trails and craft workshops. Changing exhibitions. Dogs on short leads only

    Opening times
    01-Jan - 31-Jan-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    01-Feb - 31-Mar-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Apr - 30-Sep-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Oct - 31-Oct-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    St Mary's Church
    02-Apr - 30-Sep-10 12 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Deer park
    Open all year 7 - 9 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Estate closes dusk if earlier. Whole estate closed 24 and 25 December. Studley Royal shop opening times vary. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01765 608888 Fax: 01765 601002 Email: fountainsenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £8.50 (£7.70), child £4.55 (£4.10), family £21.60 (£19.50). English Heritage members free. St Mary's Church: free


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    Places nearby
    • Beningbrough Hall and Gardens
    • Brimham Rocks
    • East Riddlesden Hall
    • Malham Tarn and Moor
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    • To find out more about Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden buy the guide before you visit
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