Winter abbey tour
Mon 2 Nov · 11:00
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
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The Winter Abbey Tour at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden provides a guided experience that delves into the history of the abbey and the daily lives of the monks who lived there. This one-hour tour runs once a day during the week and twice on weekends. Admission is required.
Have you ever wondered that stories these ruins could tell if these walls could talk? Unearth the monastic secrets of a great abbey, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the daily routines of the monks who lived here on this guided tour.
The abbey tour lasts one hour and will run once a day during the week and twice on a weekend.
If you'd like to find out more, you can meet a guide in the abbey cloister at 12pm where they'll be able to answer any of your questions and discuss the history of the ruins in more detail.
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.
Please note the estate is closed on Fridays from November to January (inclusive)
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Frequently asked questions
Winter abbey tour takes place on Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 28 February 2027.
Winter abbey tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
The forecast for Winter abbey tour is Overcast · 10°C.
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 Winter abbey 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.
Winter abbey tour
11:00until Sunday, 28 February 2027
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden · Harrogate
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Winter Abbey Tour at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden provides a guided experience that delves into the history of the abbey and the daily lives of the monks who lived there. This one-hour tour runs once a day during the week and twice on weekends. Admission is required.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Have you ever wondered that stories these ruins could tell if these walls could talk? Unearth the monastic secrets of a great abbey, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the daily routines of the monks who lived here on this guided tour.
The abbey tour lasts one hour and will run once a day during the week and twice on a weekend.
If you'd like to find out more, you can meet a guide in the abbey cloister at 12pm where they'll be able to answer any of your questions and discuss the history of the ruins in more detail.
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.
Please note the estate is closed on Fridays from November to January (inclusive)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Searching near Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire; check-in Monday, 2 November 2026.
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WhereFountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Winter abbey tour?
Winter abbey tour takes place on Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 28 February 2027.
Where is Winter abbey tour taking place?
Winter abbey tour is held at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden in Harrogate (Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire).
What will the weather be like at Winter abbey tour?
The forecast for Winter abbey tour is Overcast · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Winter abbey 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 Winter abbey tour?
Tickets for Winter abbey 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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