One of the biggest and best-preserved ruined Cistercian monastries in England, Fountains Abbey is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now owned by the National Trust, the abbey was operational from 1132 until Henry VIII ordered its dissolution in 1539.

Today, it is open to visitors from 10am until 6pm. Entrance costs £16 per adult. You can find out more information here: nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden#Prices

Iain Harber

May 22, 2021

Road cycling

National trust property. Good for a day visit or to stop with the bikes.

Richie B

August 9, 2023

Road cycling

National Trust most visited site. Nice cafe at the top of the site with clean, modern loos.

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Location: Lindrick With Studley Royal And Fountains, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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