Monastic wealth tour
Tue 10 Nov · 13:30
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
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The Monastic wealth tour at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden examines the economic practices that contributed to the abbey's wealth during the late Middle Ages. Participants will learn about the products made and systems in place that ensured the monastery's profitability. Admission is required, and the tour runs on selected dates.
Fountains Abbey was a very wealthy estate in the late Middle Ages, find out more about the products that were made and the systems that were in place here that made this Cistercian Monastery so profitable and self-sufficient.
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 wealth tour takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 13:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 23 February 2027.
Monastic wealth tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
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 wealth 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 wealth tour
13:30until Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden · Harrogate
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The Monastic wealth tour at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden examines the economic practices that contributed to the abbey's wealth during the late Middle Ages. Participants will learn about the products made and systems in place that ensured the monastery's profitability. Admission is required, and the tour runs on selected dates.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Fountains Abbey was a very wealthy estate in the late Middle Ages, find out more about the products that were made and the systems that were in place here that made this Cistercian Monastery so profitable and self-sufficient.
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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Hotels within walking distance of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Searching near Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire; check-in Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
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WhereFountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Monastic wealth tour?
Monastic wealth tour takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 13:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 23 February 2027.
Where is Monastic wealth tour taking place?
Monastic wealth tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
Is there anywhere to stay near Monastic wealth 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 wealth tour?
Tickets for Monastic wealth 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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