Monastic bread, beer and wool tour
Tue 25 Aug · 14:30
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
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The Monastic bread, beer and wool tour is a free tour that will run on selected dates at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate. The tour will find out how the monks fed themselves, clothed themselves and earned an income.
Join this free tour to find out how the monks fed themselves, clothed themselves and earned an income to support their community. 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 the food, drink and materials that were made in the mill and its surrounding buildings and how these products helped the inhabitants of the abbey and its economy.
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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Monastic bread, beer and wool tour takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Monastic bread, beer and wool tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
Tickets for Monastic bread, beer and wool 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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Monastic bread, beer and wool tour
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The Monastic bread, beer and wool tour is a free tour that will run on selected dates at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate. The tour will find out how the monks fed themselves, clothed themselves and earned an income.
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Join this free tour to find out how the monks fed themselves, clothed themselves and earned an income to support their community. 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 the food, drink and materials that were made in the mill and its surrounding buildings and how these products helped the inhabitants of the abbey and its economy.
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 Monastic bread, beer and wool tour?
Monastic bread, beer and wool tour takes place on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Where is Monastic bread, beer and wool tour taking place?
Monastic bread, beer and wool tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
How do I get tickets for Monastic bread, beer and wool tour?
Tickets for Monastic bread, beer and wool 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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