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Fountains Abbey

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Extensive remains of a 12th century Cistercian abbey, that has been named a World Heritage site. Named after the many springs in the area, Fountains grew to become one of the largest and richest houses in Britain. The architecture is superb, including the surviving 168 ft. tower. In October, Fountains hosts a "son et lumiere" show (sound and light to us uneducated louts).

The abbey is part of a large site including Studley Royal historic house and water gardens. Be warned; this is one of the most popular destinations in Britain, and can be quite crowded in summer.
Ripon, Yorkshire, England, HG4 3DY

About Fountains Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: off B6265
Website: Fountains Abbey
Phone: 01765 601 005
Fax: 01765 601 002
National Trust
Location map
OS SE275 700
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: The superb vaulting of the undercroft should not be missed.
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Studley Royal Water Garden - 0 miles (Garden) Studley Royal, St Mary Church - 0.1 miles (Church) Markenfield Hall - 1.7 miles (Historic House) Ripon Cathedral - 2.7 miles (Cathedral) Newby Hall - 4.6 miles (Historic House) Brimham Rocks - 4.9 miles (Countryside) Norton Conyers - 5 miles () Ripley Castle - 5.5 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Ripon - 2.5 miles away Pateley Bridge - 7.4 miles away Boroughbridge - 7.6 miles away Knaresborough - 9.4 miles away Harrogate - 9.6 miles away Bedale - 11.3 miles away Thirsk - 12 miles away Middleham - 14.9 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Fountains Abbey

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Alma Cottage - 4.1 miles from Fountains Abbey Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £350

1 Springs Cottage - 6 miles from Fountains Abbey Darley, Yorkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £295

The Olde Sheepcote - 7.6 miles from Fountains Abbey Harrogate, Yorkshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £239

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Nearest Hotels

Ripon Spa Hotel - 2.3 miles from Fountains Abbey Ripon, Yorkshire Stay from: £62.50

The Old Deanery - 2.6 miles from Fountains Abbey Ripon, Yorkshire Stay from: £120.00

Hob Green Hotel, Restaurant & Gardens - 3.2 miles from Fountains Abbey Harrogate, Yorkshire Stay from: £50.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Mallard Grange - 0.8 miles from Fountains Abbey Ripon, Yorkshire

St Georges Court - 2.4 miles from Fountains Abbey Ripon, Yorkshire From: £45.00

Timothy Taylors The Royal Oak - 2.8 miles from Fountains Abbey Ripon, Yorkshire From: £60.00

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Ripon
Tourist Information Centre
Minster Road
Ripon
Yorkshire
England
HG4 1QT
Tel: 01765 604 625
Alternate Tel: 01423 537 300
Fax: 01765 604 625
Email: ripontic@harrogate.gov.uk
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