Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal....The Wonder of the North

Churches & Abbeys

Contact Details:

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 3DY

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Contact: Estate Office
Tel: 01765 643 160
Website: http://www.fountainsabbey.org.uk

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Description:

Set in the naturally beautiful Skell valley, this World Heritage Site offers a great day out for all the family.  800 acres with nearly 900 years of history including the 12th century Abbey ruins, an Elizabethan Mansion, a rare and richly decorated William Burges designed Victorian High Gothic church, a medieval deer park with over 500 wild deer roaming freely, one of England's most spectacular Georgian Water Gardens complete with neo-classical statues, follies and breathtaking surprise views and the only 12th century Cistercian Corn Mill left in Britain, with interactive elements and exhibition.

School holiday craft workshops and free trails will keep the kids busy or let them run free in acres of safe and beautiful countryside or enjoy the children's play area.

Open daily all year there is always something interesting, inspiring and different to see, with events and activities for families and guided tours throughout the year to suit all visitors.

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