Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden

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Explore the ruins of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire
Explore the ruins of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire
Explore the ruins of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire
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You can spend hours exploring North Yorkshire's Studley Royal water garden - in all seasons!
You can spend hours exploring North Yorkshire's Studley Royal water garden - in all seasons!
You can spend hours exploring North Yorkshire's Studley Royal water garden - in all seasons!
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Explore all the follies in Studley Royal water garden. This one is Octagon Tower
Explore all the follies in Studley Royal water garden. This one is Octagon Tower
Explore all the follies in Studley Royal water garden. This one is Octagon Tower
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Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden <span style='font-size:8px;'>┬®National Trust Images/Chris Lacey</span>
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden <span style='font-size:8px;'>┬®National Trust Images/Chris Lacey</span>
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden <span style='font-size:8px;'>┬®National Trust Images/Chris Lacey</span>
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Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden <span style='font-size:8px;'>┬®National Trust Images/Chris Lacey</span>
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden <span style='font-size:8px;'>┬®National Trust Images/Chris Lacey</span>
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden <span style='font-size:8px;'>┬®National Trust Images/Chris Lacey</span>
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It's not just an abbey and garden here. Fountains Mill is the oldest building in the National Trust!
It's not just an abbey and garden here. Fountains Mill is the oldest building in the National Trust!
It's not just an abbey and garden here. Fountains Mill is the oldest building in the National Trust!
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Overview


Become inspired at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden Studley Royal Water Garden is a serenely beautiful landscape garden. Featuring one of the best water gardens in England, originally laid out in the 1700s in the sheltered River Skell. At the lower end are reflecting moon ponds, a formal canal, grotto springs, sculptures, a rustic bridge and the Temple of Piety. Higher up, contrived vistas bounce across the valley, culminating in the picturesque vision of ruined Fountains Abbey sitting on the valley floor. Anne Boleyn's seat, a timber gazebo has now been fully restored and offers fine views over this wonderful example of 18th century landscaping.

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Summary

Child friendly

Dog/Pet friendly

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Disabled Access

Parking Available

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Extra info

Parkland Acreage: 150
Open Times: Abbey and Water Garden: 1 Jan - 31 Jan 10-5 Sat to Thurs. 1 Feb - 27 Mar daily. 28 Mar - 24 Oct 10-6 daily. 25 Oct - 1 Nov 10-5 daily. 2 Nov - 31 Dec 10-5 Sun to Thurs. Please see our website for Deer-park opening times.
Price Details: NT & EH Members Free. See NT website for admission prices.

Arrival information & directions

Address: Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire, RiponHG4 3DY, United Kingdom

Four miles west of Ripon, signposted from A1.

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