Mill tour
Tue 1 Sept · 14:30
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
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The Mill tour will run on selected dates at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate. Admission is required. The tour will explore the history of Fountains Mill, the oldest building on the estate.
Fountains Mill is the oldest building on the estate. Built by the Cistercians in the 12th century, the building has been adapted and modified over many years. Find out more about this building on a free guided tour.
Meet at Porter's Lodge at 2.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour.
If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a daily tour of the garden and abbey. Or pop into Porter’s Lodge to see the free exhibition.
This tour is free but standard admission charges apply.
Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.
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Mill tour takes place on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Mill tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
Tickets for Mill 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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Mill tour
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The Mill tour will run on selected dates at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate. Admission is required. The tour will explore the history of Fountains Mill, the oldest building on the estate.
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Organiser’s full description
Fountains Mill is the oldest building on the estate. Built by the Cistercians in the 12th century, the building has been adapted and modified over many years. Find out more about this building on a free guided tour.
Meet at Porter's Lodge at 2.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour.
If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a daily tour of the garden and abbey. Or pop into Porter’s Lodge to see the free exhibition.
This tour is free but standard admission charges apply.
Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water GardenFountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire
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When is Mill tour?
Mill tour takes place on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Where is Mill tour taking place?
Mill tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
How do I get tickets for Mill tour?
Tickets for Mill 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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