Medieval Medicines walk

Fri 7 Aug · 14:30

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A volunteer tour guide leads an exploration of medieval medicine at Fountains Abbey on 7 August 2026. This outdoor event at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate requires admission.

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.

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Medieval Medicines walk takes place on Friday, 7 August 2026 at 14:30.

Medieval Medicines walk is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).

Tickets for Medieval Medicines walk 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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Medieval Medicines walk

📅 Friday, 7 August 2026🕖 14:30📍 Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

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Join our volunteer tour guide and explore the strange, surprising and sometimes sinister world of medieval medicine at Fountains Abbey.

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.

Description supplied by the event organiser.

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire

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When is Medieval Medicines walk?

Medieval Medicines walk takes place on Friday, 7 August 2026 at 14:30.

Where is Medieval Medicines walk taking place?

Medieval Medicines walk is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).

How do I get tickets for Medieval Medicines walk?

Tickets for Medieval Medicines walk 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.