Title: Fountains Abbey Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Fountains Abbey Hotels](https://expedia.com/Fountains-Abbey-Hotels.0-l6079227-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Ripon](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Ripon.d5667.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ripon](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Ripon.d5667.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Fountains Abbey](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Fountains-Abbey.d6079227.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ripon Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ripon.d5667.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Fountains Abbey Tours ![At Fountains Abbey, nr Ripley, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079227/898b333f-48f3-45cb-b601-e5b75ecd1f4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![At Fountains Abbey, nr Ripley, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079227/898b333f-48f3-45cb-b601-e5b75ecd1f4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the magnificent cloisters @ Fountains Abbey, nr Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079227/5d3990ef-5388-40e6-9ab0-7d190a114c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![studly royal the gardens were created a sort walk from fountains abbey and rich Victorians would go hear on holiday and for banquets ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079227/88a8a4c5-ade5-4407-aeb4-fcca23b367bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![fountains abbey is located in Ripon in north Yorkshire. the abbey was destroyed by Henry the 8th. and his second wife had her own private view point of the abbey which is located in the studley royal grounds which are located on the same site and a short walk from the abbey #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079227/f5647f89-940c-46b1-a289-c11ab51c9d23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Fountains Abbey Activities [Ripon Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Ripon.dx5667) --- --- Journey back in time on a visit to Fountains Abbey. If you're lucky, you might even be able to schedule a tour of this historic building. You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when spending time in [Ripon](https://www.expedia.com/Ripon.dx5667). Fountains Abbey is a good place to start here, but there are lots of other worthy places to consider. Ripley Castle and Gardens, Lightwater Valley Theme Park, and Ripon Racecourse are near the historic landmark and will round out your day nicely. ## Plan a trip to see Fountains Abbey Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Premier Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49313300/49313226/89a32cd5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Premier Apartments $1,160 per person May 16 - May 18 found 12 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Newark Liberty Intl. 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Things could be improved if they had the following, welcome pack giving WiFi details etc, better equipped kitchen I.e tea towel, bin and more crockery, bathroom could do with bath mat and bedroom could do with bedside cabinet with bedside lamp Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 ![Stella Lounge Bradford West Yorkshire UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122740000/122732500/122732414/f84c49c6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Stella Lounge Bradford West Yorkshire UK $1,207 per person May 16 - May 18 found 12 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Leeds (LBA) No reviews ### Popular places to visit ![Anne Boleyn’s Seat was originally built for Georgian visitors,who would sit in the seat and be surprised when the huge wooden doors opened,to reveal the view of the gardens and abbey below,This was the Aislabies way of showing off the estate that they owned#foutainsabbey#ripon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5667/2637866b-75db-4aef-af8a-a82068fbb5ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Studley Royal Park Explore the great outdoors at Studley Royal Park, a lovely green space in Ripon. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 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