Ruins of Fountains Abbey

Local nameRuins of Fountains Abbey
LocationHarrogate, UK

Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield. Founded in 1132, the abbey operated for 407 years, becoming one of the wealthiest monasteries in England until its dissolution, by order of Henry VIII, in 1539.

In 1983, Studley Royal Park including the ruins of Fountains Abbey was purchased by the National Trust. The abbey is maintained by English Heritage.

Tags Listed BuildingCistercianMonasteryEnglish Heritage
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Opening hours

Summer (open daily):
Abbey: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Deer-park: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
St Mary's Church: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Water Garden: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Winter:
Abbey: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Deer-park: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Water Garden: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

To see the opening hours for the rest of the year, visit the official website.

Admission

Gift aid:
Adults: £13
Children: £6.50
Family: £32.50

Standard:
Adults: £11.80
Children: £5.90
Family: £29.50

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountains_Abbey

Official website http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey/

More information on UNESCO's website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/372

Address HG4 3, United Kingdom

Coordinates 54°6'42.001" N -1°34'54.998" E

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