Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

snowy east green at Fountains Abbey

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, outdoor spaces only are open for local visitors to access for walks. All indoor spaces are closed. You will need to book your visit in advance. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden   North Yorkshire

Please book ahead before visiting

Following the latest government update the abbey and water gardens as well as the Studley deer park will remain open for our local community to exercise and have much needed access to nature. The visitor centre restaurant, Studley tea-room and admissions, all indoor spaces and shop will be closed with the exception of toilets. Please book a ticket via our website so that we’re able to manage numbers in our busiest areas and help keep everyone safe. Please do not travel outside of your local area to visit. This is defined in the latest Government guidelines as the village, town, or part of the city where you live.

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A frosty Abbey from de greys walk
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden   North Yorkshire

What to Expect on your visit to Fountains Abbey

Keeping our visitors, staff, and volunteers safe is our priority. If we can't do that, we won't be able to keep Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal open. Before you set off to see us, there are some things you’ll need to know. Find out more here.

What do I need to know before I visit Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (22 Feb - 28 Feb)

Sun 28 Feb 2021
10:00-16:00
Book your timed entry to visit Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden.

Timed entry to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (1 Mar - 7 Mar)

Mon 01 Mar 2021
10:00-16:00
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Things to see and do

Bring your dog to Fountains Abbey
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden   North Yorkshire

Bring your dog to Fountains Abbey

If you're visiting for your local walk you're welcome to bring your four-legged friend along to explore too! Find out more about visiting Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with dogs here.

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Our work

Our current projects

Landscapes from the Skell valley

The Skell Valley Project 

Following a successful bid for funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Trust and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are now in the delivery phase of the Skell Valley Project. The £2.5 million scheme will start later in 2021 and run to 2024.

The ruins of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire

Tracing Fountains Abbey’s past, present and future 

Discover the past, present and future of Fountains Abbey, as archaeologist Mark Newman takes us on a journey of his discoveries. From ancient floor tiles to monks graves and the new visitor centre at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in North Yorkshire.

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Places to stay

A view of Fountains Hall in summer

Holiday at Fountains Abbey 

From a mini-break to a family holiday or a group getaway in the great outdoors with the best of Yorkshire on your doorstep, stay in a Fountains Abbey holiday home this year.

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