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Take in the beautiful view
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Experience over 800 years of history
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The medieval deer park at Fountains Abbey is home to 500 red deer
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The Mill stayed in continuous use until 1927, a total of 800 years
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The Hall was built partly with stones from the ruined abbey
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© Justin Holt
Construction of the Abbey began in 1132 with all rock quarried locally
Cistercian abbey, elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park
A World Heritage Site, set in 323 hectares (800 acres) of beautiful countryside, offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the range of England's heritage.
Discover the magnificent 12th-century abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian corn mill.
Amble through the beautiful landscaped Georgian water garden of Studley Royal, complete with neo-classical statues, follies and breathtaking views.
Delight in the richly decorated Victorian St Mary's church and take time out to relax in the Reading Room in Elizabethan Fountains Hall.
Complete a great day out for all the family by exploring the Medieval deer park.
Don't miss
- Uncover the Abbey's history at the Porter's Lodge exhibition
- Climb, swing, jump and run in the children's play area
- Dare yourself to walk through the serpentine tunnel
- Spot the differences between the red, fallow and sika deer
- Have a go at grinding corn at Fountains Mill
- See the splendour of the snowdrops in February
50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Start ticking things off your list by visiting us to hunt for bugs, track wild animals, fly a kite and much more.
