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    Weddings at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden

    Hold your wedding on the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate and immerse yourselves in nine centuries of British history.

    A couple on their wedding day at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire
    © Morgan Photography, Ripon

    This World Heritage site, set amid acres of rolling deer park and beautiful countryside, encompasses the ruins of medieval Fountains Abbey, the Elizabethan manor house Fountains Hall, and Studley Royal Water Garden, one of the finest remaining examples of 18th-century landscaping.

    A wedding taking place at Fountains Hall, North Yorkshire
    © Morgan Photography, Ripon

    Civil wedding ceremonies can take place in the Great Chamber at Fountains Hall. The estate grounds offer a range of venues for drinks receptions and photographs.

    The Great Chamber, Fountains Hall

    The Great Chamber in Fountains Hall arranged for a wedding
    © Morgan Photography, Ripon

    Grade I listed Fountains Hall was built on the cusp of the 16th and 17th centuries. The Great Chamber features an immense 400 year old carved stone fireplace and a remarkable, ornate ceiling. Light floods into the room through the south-facing window which contains hand-painted Jacobean heraldic glass.

    • Capacity: 80
    • Price: £650.00 + VAT (civil ceremony hire)

    Receptions

    Wedding breakfasts and celebration dinners can be taken in the Great Chamber of Fountains Hall (maximum capacity 60).

    A celebration dinner in the Great Chamber
    © Morgan Photography, Ripon

    For those desiring to hold a dinner and dancing reception in a truly exclusive location during the summer months we offer the hire of our Abbey View marquee site situated just yards from the romantic and beautiful ruins of Fountains Abbey.

    Marquees at Abbey View are provided and managed by our catering partner, the renowned event management company, Dine, who also provide catering for dining within Fountains Hall.

    A drinks reception, held to entertain your guests while photographs are being taken amidst the estate’s many spectacular locations, can be hosted at Fountains Hall, either on the lawns or in the Stone Hall; in the Elizabethan Gardens; or in the abbey cellarium.

    When can civil wedding ceremonies be held at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden?

    The Great Chamber is available for ceremonies from 11am to 5pm throughout the year except Fridays in November, December and January, and on 24 and 25 December. Please note that all ceremonies must be completed by 6pm.

    For more information...

    For further information or to arrange a time to view Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden please contact Erica Morris, Functions and Sales Co-ordinator, on 01765 643198 or by email, or write to us at:

    Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
    Fountains
    Ripon
    North Yorkshire
    HG4 3DY
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    A bride and groom at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
    © Javan Liam, Harrogate
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