Medieval Medicines tour
Thu 12 Nov · 13:30
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
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The Medieval Medicines tour at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden invites participants to learn about historical medical practices used by monks. The tour covers herbal remedies and the training of medieval doctors, providing insights into healthcare of the time. Admission is required, and the tour runs on selected dates.
Join our volunteer tour guide and explore the strange, surprising and sometimes sinister world of medieval medicine at Fountains Abbey.
Uncover how the monks cared for the sick, from herbal remedies grown in the gardens to treatments that might seem bizarre (or even dangerous) today. Learn how medical knowledge was passed on and how doctors were trained.
Along the way, your guide will reveal what treatments may have worked, which were based on superstition, and how medieval healthcare compares to what we know today.
Head to Porter's Lodge at 1.30pm to meet your tour guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Medieval Medicines tour takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 13:30. The event runs until Thursday, 18 February 2027.
Medieval Medicines tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
The forecast for Medieval Medicines tour is Clear · 7°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Medieval Medicines tour can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Medieval Medicines tour
13:30until Thursday, 18 February 2027
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden · Harrogate
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Medieval Medicines tour at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden invites participants to learn about historical medical practices used by monks. The tour covers herbal remedies and the training of medieval doctors, providing insights into healthcare of the time. Admission is required, and the tour runs on selected dates.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join our volunteer tour guide and explore the strange, surprising and sometimes sinister world of medieval medicine at Fountains Abbey.
Uncover how the monks cared for the sick, from herbal remedies grown in the gardens to treatments that might seem bizarre (or even dangerous) today. Learn how medical knowledge was passed on and how doctors were trained.
Along the way, your guide will reveal what treatments may have worked, which were based on superstition, and how medieval healthcare compares to what we know today.
Head to Porter's Lodge at 1.30pm to meet your tour guide.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Searching near Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire; check-in Thursday, 12 November 2026.
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WhereFountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Medieval Medicines tour?
Medieval Medicines tour takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 13:30. The event runs until Thursday, 18 February 2027.
Where is Medieval Medicines tour taking place?
Medieval Medicines tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
What will the weather be like at Medieval Medicines tour?
The forecast for Medieval Medicines tour is Clear · 7°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Medieval Medicines tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Medieval Medicines tour?
Tickets for Medieval Medicines tour can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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