Photography and filming at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
The ruins of Fountains Abbey are truly something to behold. It's no surprise that this special place is one of the most 'instagrammed' places in the region. From engagement shoots to blockbuster movies, and everything in between - read on for some helpful guidance about photography and filming here at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal.
Flying a drone
We don’t allow drones of any size to be operated here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. As well as the main visitor area the land surrounding the estate including Studley deer park, How Hill and the fields around the abbey ruin are also in the care of the National Trust. This means that there isn’t a location where drones can take off or land nearby that will allow you to keep your drone in sight which is a legal requirement. Our members and visitors value the peace and tranquillity of this special place. The presence of drones can spoil the quiet enjoyment by other visitors. We're also home to wildlife, such as deer and birds which are sensitive to disturbance and become alarmed and stressed by the presence of drones, especially at breeding and fawning times which are taking place now.
Visitor photography at Fountains Abbey
Snap away! All visitors to National Trust properties are very welcome to take photographs for their own private use. We'd love to see them too - please tag us in on social media.
If you're capturing images which include our staff members or volunteers we ask that you seek permission from them at the time.
If you, as an individual want to sell or publish photographs please seek permission from our image team by contacting images@nationaltrust.org.uk
Professional photographic & filming access
Press photography
If you're a member of the press who would like to take photos here please contact our office: fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk or (01765) 608888
Professional photographers
If you'd like to take photographs here for commercial use or for reproduction in any form, you'll need the consent from our central team at National Trust Images. Images taken at NT properties may not be submitted to photo libraries, agencies or on-line providers or provided directly to image buyers.
Commercial photography and filming
Music videos, documentaries, and feature films - we've filmed it all here.
All requests for permission to undertake commercial photography or filming of any kind at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal should in the first instance be referred to filmoffice@nationaltrust.org.uk
Photographing special occasions
Fountains Abbey is a beautiful backdrop for engagement, pre/post wedding* photographs and professional family photo shoots, and we’d be delighted to welcome you here for your photos.
Please ensure you get in touch with us in advance to book. We always like to make sure that your day goes to plan and is special for you by only booking one photo-shoot on any one day. Only pre-booked photo-shoots will be able to enter the estate.
There is a charge to bringing a professional photographer to capture images here.
To find out more about prices and to book please contact the Fountains Abbey office on (01765) 608888 or email fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
*We no longer host weddings here at Fountains Abbey but are happy to help with photo shoots in full wedding attire - this is such a special place after all!
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