Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
ENTRY
from £10.50
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Ripon
What it’s like
Abbey ruins and water garden near Ripon - lakes, lawns and a proper half-day wander.
World Heritage abbey ruins and Studley Royal water garden - big lawns, lakes and paths that soak up a full afternoon. National Trust entry; under-5s free on usual bands. Expect hills and some steps around the abbey.
About 45-60 minutes from York / Leeds. Busy weekends - arrive early or go midweek. Soft play N.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden cost?
Entry starts from £10.50. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Off B6265 to Pateley Bridge from Ripon. Follow the brown signs for Fountains Abbey from A1. 12 miles north of Harrogate (A61). Please enter 'Fountains Abbey' into your satnav rather than the postcode. For level access car park at West Gate use SatNav HG43DZ. Daily bus connections to Ripon on Transdev service 36 from Leeds and Harrogate; various DalesBus and East Yorkshire services also run seasonally.
Areas to explore
Adventure playground/play area
outdoorsAdventure playground less than two minutes from the visitor centre with a wooden abbey, scrambling nets, posts, swings and a five point harness swing for younger visitors with additional access needs.
Deer park
Deer park forming part of the estate, dogs allowed on short leads.
Fountains Abbey ruins
Ancient abbey ruins, part of the World Heritage Site.
Water garden
Water garden landscape at the estate.
Also on site
Fountains Mill
Mill building on site with a lift to upper levels and a kiosk.
Experiences
Guided tours
Daily tours of the abbey and water gardens, subject to volunteer availability, with special tours on select Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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