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    Important note Important note
    The NT works in partnership with English Heritage to care for this site. EH maintains the Abbey (owned by the NT) and owns St Mary's Church (managed by the NT). Major restoration of Studley Lake
     
    Shop Shopping
    Two shops, at visitor centre and at entrance to water garden. Plant sales (herbs & flowers)
     
    Dogs Dogs
    On short leads only. Enclosed dog walk/WC at visitor centre
     
    Cycling Cycling
    Cycling allowed through the deer park
     
    Parking Parking
    Free parking at visitor centre car park. Open March–Oct daily, 9–6:30; Nov–Feb daily except Fri, 9–5:30. Parking at Studley Royal deer park £3 (pay & display). Open March–Oct daily, 9–6; Nov–Feb daily, 9–6. Coach parking at visitor centre only. Access off B6265
     
    Education Education
    Suitable for school groups. Education room/centre
     
    Families & children Families & children
    Baby-changing and feeding facilities. Pushchairs and baby back-carriers admitted. Children's quiz/trail. Children's activities in school holidays. Play area near visitor centre
     
    Refreshments Refreshments
    Fountains Restaurant (licensed) at visitor centre. Children's menu. Licensed tea-room at entrance to water garden. Kiosk at Fountains Mill (ice-cream and beverages, limited opening)
     
    Self-catering accommodation Self-catering accommodation
    Four holiday cottages and two holiday apartments with free access into the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate during normal opening hours. Sleep from 2 to 10 people. Available for short breaks and week bookings. More information on self-catering accommodation at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
     

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    The ruins of the East Guest House with the Tower of Fountains Abbey behind it. The guest houses are part of the 12th-century Cistercian abbey estate.
    © NTPL / Andrew Butler
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