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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
A stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
A stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Chris Lacey / National Trust
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal website
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

A stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location Map
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal website

One of the most stunning places to visit is the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, part of a vast National Trust site covering 323 hectares. The site includes the most complete remains of a Cistercian Abbey, and more than 10 historic buildings, including a beautiful Victorian church and only surviving Cistercian corn mill.

There is also a medieval deer park, several ornamental lakes and intricately designed landscapes. Studley Royal Water Garden, created by John Aislabie, is part of the site and one of England’s most important 18th Century water gardens.

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Accessible Toilets Toilets
Access Toilets Accessible toilets
Parking Parking
Dog Walking Dogs on leads welcome
Accessible Accessible routes
Refreshments Refreshments
Trails Trails
Historical Site Historical Site
Shop Shop
5. Fountains Abbey Breakfree Trail

Additional Information

Parking Parking
Free parking is available at the visitor centre. Lakeside car park is pay and display or free to National Trust Members. Electric car charging points are available in the visitor centre car parks.
Dog Walking Dogs
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times.
Accessible Accessibility Information
This is an accessible site with disabled parking, accessible toilets, accessible routes and wheelchairs and mobility scooters available to hire. There is a steep 15-20% gradient from the visitor centre to the abbey. This is not recommended for wheelchair or powered mobility vehicle users. The accessible car park is located at the West Gate entrance (SatNav search - 'West Gate car park') which allows level access to the abbey and water gardens through which there are recommended routes. If you'd like to discuss any arrangements to meet your access needs please give them a call on (01765) 608888 and they'll do their best to help. Please see their website for full accessibility details or download the Breakfree Trail above for accessible routes.

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