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    Group visits
    Groups of visitors have enjoyed the delights of Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal since the 18th century. Set in the naturally beautiful Skell Valley the dramatic, atmospheric Abbey ruins are balanced by the breathtakingly beautiful Georgian water garden with its Neo-classical temples, statues and follies. Yorkshire's first World Heritage Site is a truly remarkable place encompassing nearly 900 years of history. Bring your group and be transported to another era where peace and tranquillity reign.
     
    The National Trust 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)
     
    Guided tours Guided tours
    Average length of visit: 2hrs. On-board coach welcome. General guided tour£. Special interest tours: Architecture£. Monasticism£. 18th-century garden landscape£. Day in the Life of a Monk£
     
    Coaches Coach parking
    Coach parking, 100yds. Drop-off point. Coach parking at the visitor centre only
     
    Catering On site catering
    Fountains Restaurant (licensed), self service, 200 covers at visitor centre. Licensed tea-room, waitress service, 60 covers at entrance to water garden. Set menu, out of hours catering available. Groups can reserve tables. Meals can be ordered for groups of 20+. We regret we are unable to accept reservations for weekends and BHols
     

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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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