Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Let imaginations run wild at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal and experience a full day out exploring this large estate. Test your nerve by walking through serpentine tunnel, spot a new bird at the bird hide and discover a cave.

Come and explore Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal for the day. Wander through the 900 year old abbey and Georgian water gardens at this World Heritage Site. Discover how to make the of of your day here...

The iconic Dying Gladiator has been missing from Studley Royal for the past 100 years. Help us return it to its rightful place in the water gardens.

Planning your day out? Start here to find out what you get on your visit to Fountains Abbey. We warn you though - you'll need a full day to soak up the full experience, starting with the abbey...

You've explored the abbey and now it's time for the water garden. Designed in the 18th century these gardens hold a place on the world stage, granted World Heritage Status in 1986. Find out what you can do on your visit here.

Discover our hidden gems including Fountains Mill built by the Cistercians in the 12th-century, it's one of the oldest buildings on the estate. We're also home to a deer park, church and grand hall.

After an energetic walk or a short stroll why not enjoy a bite to eat with us. Our food hasn't traveled far and tastes all the better for it. Tuck into a scone, indulge in some cake or warm up with a hearty meal in the visitor centre restaurant.

Taste delicious chutneys, sample teas and find fresh blooms in the plant centre as well as gifts and seasonal products in our shop.

Managing the impact of flooding, adapting to climate change, conservation work, sharing the stories of this amazing place are all key priorities in the work we do. Here are some of the projects that have been going on.

Our 18th-century water garden, incorporating some of the largest Cistercian abbey ruins in Europe, helped us to achieve the status of a World Heritage Site. Find out how that impacts the work we do.

Just like a vulnerable work of art, the years have taken their toll on the extensive eighteenth century garden at Studley Royal. Support our big ambition to restore it to the way it looked when it was first created.

Our volunteers are so important in helping us look after Fountains Abbey. From mucking in at the bird hide to leading tours for visitors, we'll match your skills to our available roles so you can get involved.

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.

It's not surprising if you've felt the lure of North Yorkshire's charms for it's truly God's own country. It's a walker's haven with rambling trails crossing the countryside, and the undulated roads are simply made for cycling.