Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Find out how a gift in your will can help us protect and preserve the special places in our care.
- Booking essential
Without gifts in wills, we simply wouldn’t be able to look after the extraordinary places in our care. This special event will take you behind the scenes to see first-hand how your support is helping us carry out crucial conservation work every day, and how a gift in your own will could help to safeguard the future of our special places.
We will start the day with an exploration of the World Heritage Site, revealing the ancient abbey ruins before venturing into John Aislabie's elegant water garden of mirror-like ponds, statues and follies. At lunch you will hear from a local solicitor from the National Free Wills Network about the importance of an up to date will and we'll share information on how to access the National's Trusts free will service. You'll also have the opportunity to chat further with members of the team to learn about their work and why gifts in wills are so crucial.
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
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| Adult | £0.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
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| Essential companion/carer | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01793 817699
- Suitability
Only suitable for adults
- Meeting point
Please meet at the main visitor centre, there will be signs to direct you to a member of staff who will assist with registration.
- What to bring and wear
Flat, comfortable shoes and a jacket for the walking tour are recommended. Part of the tour will be outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
- Accessibility
The property has areas which may be uneven in places, including steep inclines and steps, and the tour has a long walk. Please let us know when booking if you have accessibility requirements. If you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements in more detail, please call the Gifts in Wills Team on 01793 817699.
- Other
For a digital guide on disabled access at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, visit https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden-national-trust. Please note, food and drinks prepared in our kitchens are made using a wide range of ingredients. Whilst we do our very best, we can’t guarantee that any of our products are totally allergen free. If you require more information about ingredients or allergens for an event, please contact legacyevents@nationaltrust.org.uk or call the Gifts in Wills Team on 01793 817699.
Upcoming events
Garden and abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover the secrets and surprises of Studley Royal Water Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest monastic ruins in the country.
World Heritage Site Weekend
John Aislabie invites you to attend a garden party in celebration of World Heritage Site Day.
Deer Walks
Walk with the wildlife volunteers to find out more about the Red, Sika and Fallow Deer.