Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Evening light from East green Fountains abbey

Important notice -

We've plenty of spaces after 1:30pm Friday (16/04) so no need to book in advance if you're visiting later in the day. Last entry is 4:30pm. Come along and have an adventure in nature as our Easter trail continues. You'll need to book for Sat & Sun.

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

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden   North Yorkshire

Please book ahead before visiting

Following the latest government guidance the abbey and water garden as well as the Studley deer park are open for much needed access to nature. The visitor centre restaurant, Studley tea-room and Mill kiosk are open for takeaway. The shop at the visitor centre has now reopened. Please book a ticket via our website so that we’re able to manage numbers in our busiest areas and help keep everyone safe.

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Surprise view spring 2019 at Fountains Abbey
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.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (12 Apr - 18 Apr)

Fri 16 Apr 2021
10:00-16:30
Book your timed entry to visit Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden.

Timed entry to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (19 Apr - 25 Apr)

Mon 19 Apr 2021
10:00-16:30
Book your timed entry to visit Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden.
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Things to see and do

Girl cartwheeling by Fountains Abbey

Spring egg hunts at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal 

Hop, skip and jump your way into springtime at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal as nature comes alive and colour fills the landscape once again.

Bring your dog to Fountains Abbey

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

River Skell at Fountains Abbey evening sun

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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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

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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