Good Friday service
Join us for a service for Good Friday in the ruins of Fountains Abbey.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Everyone is welcome to join us for an ecumenical service for Good Friday. Ripon City Band will be accompanying the hymns.
The service will be led by Reverend Andrew Cromarty. This service is free to attend but standard admission applies. Please be gathered in the cellarium by 2:45pm ready for the service to start at 3pm.
This year the Fountains Abbey Chaplaincy is fundraising for the YMCA. A proportion of the collection for 2026 will go to support the YMCA.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Everyone welcome.
- Meeting point
This service takes place in the abbey cellarium. This can be accessed by any entrance - Visitor Centre (20 minutes) Studley lakeside entrance (30 minutes) and Westgate (10 minutes).
- What to bring and wear
The cellarium is sheltered but still exposed to the elements - you may want to bring a warm layer. Please wear sturdy footwear.
- Accessibility
There are hard-standing paths around the estate and level access from the West Gate entrance. There's a 15-20% gradient hill between the Visitor Centre and the abbey. Access to the abbey is across a level grassy green which can be impassable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams when very wet. Search 'Your accessible visit to Fountains Abbey' to find out more about how we can support you.
- Other
Limited seating available. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Well behaved dogs welcome in the cellarium.
Upcoming events
Winter abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest monastic ruins in the country.
Winter 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
Easter egg hunt at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
This spring, discover treats and a world of adventure here at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal.
Deer walk
Take a walk with the wildlife volunteers to explore the deer park and find out more about the Red, Sika and Fallow Deer.