Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Overview
Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site
For centuries people have been drawn to this inspiring place.
From humble beginnings the magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world.
When the socially ambitious John Aislabie inherited Studley Royal, he set about creating an elegant water garden of mirror-like ponds, statues and follies, incorporating the romantic ruins into his design.
Green lawns stretch down to the riverside, a perfect spot for a picnic. Riverside paths lead to the deer park, home to Red, Fallow and Sika deer and ancient trees; limes, oaks, and sweet chestnuts.
One-of-a-kind, this special place is now recognised as a World Heritage Site.
- Telephone
- 01765608888
- fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
How to get here
- Address
- Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY
- By road
- Off B6265 to Pateley Bridge from Ripon. Follow the brown signs for Fountains Abbey from A1. We're 12 miles north of Harrogate (A61). There may be local road closures, please plan ahead.
- Parking: Free parking at the visitor centre. Studley Royal pay & display car park is first-come-first-served. For level access car park please call 01765 608888 ahead of your visit.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Daily connections to Ripon on service 36 from Leeds and Harrogate. The Dales and District bus service number 139 runs on a Monday, Thursday and Saturday with only the 0945 and 1330 times running from Ripon Bus station. Details of all buses at www.dalesbus.org/fountainsabbey or call traveline on 0871 200 2233.
- By cycle
- signed on-road cycle loop. On Way of the Roses coast-to-coast route
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- public footpaths and bridleways
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Prices
Admission
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £18.70 | £17.00 |
| Child | £9.40 | £8.50 |
| Family | £46.80 | £42.50 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £28.10 | £25.50 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 14
|
N/A | £16.15 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 14
|
N/A | £8.08 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
National Trust & English Heritage members can visit free of charge as part of their membership. Please bring your membership card with you.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Opening times
Please note...
Autumn opening times: Closed Fridays from 5 November - 28 January
Thursday 18 November
- Abbey 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 16:00
- West Gate admissions Closed
- Water Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre car park 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Studley tea-room 10:00 - 16:00
- Mill café Closed
- Deer-park 06:00 - 18:00
- Studley Royal car park Open all day
- St Mary's Church Closed
Friday 19 November
- Abbey Closed
- Visitor centre Closed
- West Gate admissions Closed
- Water Garden Closed
- Visitor centre car park Closed
- Shop Closed
- Restaurant Closed
- Studley tea-room Closed
- Mill café Closed
- Deer-park 06:00 - 18:00
- Studley Royal car park Open all day
- St Mary's Church Closed
Saturday 20 November
- Abbey 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 16:00
- West Gate admissions Closed
- Water Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre car park 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Studley tea-room 10:00 - 16:00
- Mill café Closed
- Deer-park 06:00 - 18:00
- Studley Royal car park Open all day
- St Mary's Church Closed
Sunday 21 November
- Abbey 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 16:00
- West Gate admissions Closed
- Water Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre car park 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Studley tea-room 10:00 - 16:00
- Mill café Closed
- Deer-park 06:00 - 18:00
- Studley Royal car park Open all day
- St Mary's Church Closed
Monday 22 November
- Abbey 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 16:00
- West Gate admissions Closed
- Water Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre car park 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Studley tea-room 10:00 - 16:00
- Mill café Closed
- Deer-park 06:00 - 18:00
- Studley Royal car park Open all day
- St Mary's Church Closed
Tuesday 23 November
- Abbey 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 16:00
- West Gate admissions Closed
- Water Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre car park 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Studley tea-room 10:00 - 16:00
- Mill café Closed
- Deer-park 06:00 - 18:00
- Studley Royal car park Open all day
- St Mary's Church Closed
Wednesday 24 November
- Abbey 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre 10:00 - 16:00
- West Gate admissions Closed
- Water Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Visitor centre car park 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 10:00 - 16:30
- Restaurant 10:00 - 16:00
- Studley tea-room 10:00 - 16:00
- Mill café Closed
- Deer-park 06:00 - 18:00
- Studley Royal car park Open all day
- St Mary's Church Closed
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01765608888
- fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY