Discover more at Fountains Abbey
Find out when Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
With acres of land to explore, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is a great place to come for some exercise with your dog. There are plenty of places to discover and walks to enjoy through the water garden, abbey and deer park. Find out where you can go with your dog, what facilities are available to them and other important information.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Fountains Abbey is a three pawprint rated place.
Three pawprints shows the very best places you can visit for a day with your dog. You’ll be able to take your dog to most areas, including indoors for a cup of tea and a treat. There’ll be clearly signed dog zones and dog-friendly experiences. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
We're working together with Forthglade to help you and your dog get the most out if your visits to the places we care for. As part of this, we've launched a Pooch Passport.
You can pick up your Pooch Passport from any admission point. Collect six stamps from six different participating places and you'll receive a pack of free Fourthglade treats for your dog. Visit 12 different places and you'll get a doggy bandana! There are 8 participating properties in Yorkshire and over 100 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland so wherever you are you'll find a place to visit near you! The Pooch Passport is valid until 28 February 2025. Find out more here.
We love welcoming waggy tails to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. Dogs are allowed in all outdoor spaces throughout the grounds, but please keep them on a short lead at all times. They're also welcome in the visitor centre restaurant.
Please don't take your dog into Fountains Hall, Porters Lodge or Studley tea-room. They'll need to stay out of the children's play area too.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Water bowls are available throughout the site.
There are several dog waste bins around the grounds which are marked on the map you'll receive upon arrival.
Look out for any local notices when you're out walking your dog here. There are deer and cows roaming the the Studley deer park and during certain times of the year there may be areas that are restricted - such as during fawning season.
Find out when Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog to get the most out of the places in our care.
The ruins of Fountains Abbey are truly something to behold. Discover what to see when you come face to face with some of the oldest abbey ruins in the country.
The evocative ruins of the abbey are set beside the grounds of Studley Royal, a medieval deer park in Yorkshire. It was declared Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site in 1986.
Break up your adventures at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with some tasty refreshments. Afterwards, look for the perfect gift or a treat for yourself in the National Trust shop and plant centre.
Whether you're planning a day out at a historic house or in the countryside, you and your dog will receive a warm welcome at lots of places across Yorkshire.