Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield.

2 天之前 · See all the highlights of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal on a circular walk, taking in the Abbey ruins, hall, deer park and 18th-century water garden. Activities Walking

Walk down the path from the visitor centre or along from West Gate car park and come face to face with some of the oldest abbey ruins in the country. As well as the abbey itself, you can explore Porter's Lodge, Fountains Hall, Fountains Mill and learn about heritage crafts at …

The ruins at Fountains Abbey are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here years ago, and learn how Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal became one.

Fountains Abbey This National Trust property is a World Heritage Site and includes the evocative ruins of a Medieval monastery and the delightful water gardens of Studley Royal. Spend a whole day out exploring this extensive World Heritage Site in …

2021年4月23日 · Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire was founded in the 12th century, and soon became a thriving centre of Cistercian religious activity. Today its atmospheric ruins give an idea of the power and wealth of medieval monastic communities in England, before being dissolved by …

Spend a whole day exploring North Yorkshire's World Heritage Site, less than 30 miles from the centre of York. A place of contrasts and surprises, discover the spirit of a great abbey and the elegance of a Georgian water garden… Eye catchers and follies decorate the vast landscape.

Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. Cistercian monks established the abbey in the valley in 1132, and the surviving ruins include vaulted ceilings, grand columns and an imposing tower. The garden at Studley Royal is one of the best surviving examples of a Georgian water garden in ...

2021年7月10日 · Fountains Abbey and the surrounding Studley Royal Park are fine examples of well-kept countryside in northern England. From historical abbey ruins to wild fallow deer, from lake walks to secret garden views, this patch of Yorkshire is picture-perfect.

Fountains Abbey and the surrounding Studley Royal Park are fine examples of well-kept countryside in northern England. From historical abbey ruins to wild fallow deer, from lake walks to secret garden views, this patch of Yorkshire is picture-perfect.