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Fountains Abbey near Ripon
Fountains Abbey
Fountains Abbey
Fountains AbbeyFountains Abbey Ripon Newby Hall Gardens Yorkshire Dales UK
The most complete Cistercian Abbey remains in the UK, Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden is a World Heritage site and a spiritual place of outstanding beauty.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains Abbey ruins is indeed a spiritual place. Around the Abbey you'll find lots more on offer including a Water Garden and extensive grounds, parts of which are inhabited by deer. A historic mill, visitor centre and cafe and lakes and ponds are all on-site. A fantastic day out for all the family.
www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
The 822 acre estate is a World Heritage site and one of the National Trust's most popular historic visitor attractions. The Abbey was founded as early as 1132 and grew into an important Cistercian Order.
Studley Royal Water Garden is more recent dating from 1718 and largely the work of onetime Tory MP for Ripon John Aislabie.
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
The National Trust, Estate Office, Fountains Abbey, Ripon
Tel: 01765 608888
Approach to Fountains Abbey
The enormous North Tower, which survives intact, was added in the 16th century. This will be the first sign of the Abbey you'll see as you approach it from the visitors centre and entrance all where there's a large cafe, shop and arts and crafts stuff!
Disabled access
Disabled access is excellent at Fountains Abbey, with marked pathways. It's a magical and awe inspiring place - don't miss it
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