Monastic bread, beer and wool tour
Tue 17 Nov · 13:30
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
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1°C · 33% rain
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The Monastic bread, beer and wool tour at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden explores the historical practices of the monks in self-sustenance. The tour includes insights into the production of food, drink, and materials at Fountains Mill, the estate's oldest building. Admission is required, and the tour runs on selected dates.
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 1.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour.
If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a 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, 17 November 2026 at 13:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 9 February 2027.
Monastic bread, beer and wool tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
The forecast for Monastic bread, beer and wool tour is Snow · 1°C. Snow forecast — allow extra travel time.
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 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.
Monastic bread, beer and wool tour
13:30until Tuesday, 9 February 2027
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden · Harrogate
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The Monastic bread, beer and wool tour at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden explores the historical practices of the monks in self-sustenance. The tour includes insights into the production of food, drink, and materials at Fountains Mill, the estate's oldest building. Admission is required, and the tour runs on selected dates.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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 1.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour.
If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a 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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When is Monastic bread, beer and wool tour?
Monastic bread, beer and wool tour takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 13:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 9 February 2027.
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).
What will the weather be like at Monastic bread, beer and wool tour?
The forecast for Monastic bread, beer and wool tour is Snow · 1°C. Snow forecast — allow extra travel time.
Is there anywhere to stay near Monastic bread, beer and wool 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 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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