Fountains Abbey Tours

Photo by John Butler
Photo by John Butler
Photo by Amy Williams
Photo by Amy Williams
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Photo by Iain Miller
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Photo by LesleyHC
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Photo by Neil Ellwood
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. 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.

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Leeds Centre by Charles Hope

Leeds Centre by Charles Hope

3 out of 5
Leylands
Price was $1,438, price is now $1,078 per person
$1,078
per person
Feb 12 - Feb 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Leeds (LBA)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
The need to have ID for every adult in the flat for "health and safety" reasons is ridiculous. The flat itself was very nice though.

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
South Bank
Price was $1,520, price is now $1,210 per person
$1,210
per person
Mar 23 - Mar 29
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Leeds (LBA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,620 reviews)
Fantastic hotel, lovely welcoming, helpful staff, our suite was amazing and food was furst class. Great location, especially if travelling by train, and the Thors tipi on the grounds was amazing, very christmasy, we chilled in front of the fire for hours. Will book again on our next visit to York.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

New Holgate

New Holgate

4 out of 5
Holgate
Price was $1,499, price is now $1,268 per person
$1,268
per person
Mar 23 - Mar 29
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Leeds (LBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
Stunning hotel , quite small rooms but still very homely! We was even welcomed with a couple of mince pies! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Easy to get to the center of York. Car park is located to the rear of the hotel . Overall a lovely stay. The only reason for 4 star is because the room was a little on the small side and due to being near the restraunt part we could hear the guests going to breakfast. But having said this we would stay again. Thank you so much.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Popular places to visit

At the tunnel by the Octagonal @ Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, nr Ripley, North Yorkshire, UK

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.

Studley Royal Park
Ripon Cathedral from the graveyard!

Ripon Cathedral

Ripon Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Ripon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Ripon Cathedral
Climbing around these is so much fun! #troveon

Brimham Rocks

Explore the great outdoors at Brimham Rocks, a lovely green space in Hartwith cum Winsley. Check out the spas and charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.

Brimham Rocks
A great place for a casual stroll or train ride

Newby Hall and Gardens

Find out about the history of Givendale with a stop at Newby Hall and Gardens. Discover the beautiful countryside and spas in this walkable area.

Newby Hall and Gardens
Taken as the sunset over Lightwater Valley in October

Lightwater Valley Theme Park

Bring your family to Lightwater Valley Theme Park and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in North Stainley with Sleningford. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Ripley Castle and Gardens

Ripley Castle and Gardens

The Ingilby family lived in this mansion for 700 years, amid tales of treason, executions and ghosts. Tour the lavish estate with a docent for the full story.

Ripley Castle and Gardens

Best Lodging Options Near Fountains Abbey

Church Farm Annex

Church Farm Annex

3 out of 5
Ripon England
Church Farm Annex
The Sawley Arms

The Sawley Arms

4 out of 5
Sawley Ripon England
The Sawley Arms
Grantley Hall

Grantley Hall

5 out of 5
Grantley Ripon England
Grantley Hall
The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group

The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group

4 out of 5
Park Street Ripon England
The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group
The Chequers Inn

The Chequers Inn

3.5 out of 5
Fountains Abbey Road Harrogate England
The Chequers Inn
Cherry Cottage Nr Grantley Hall

Cherry Cottage Nr Grantley Hall

Grantley
Cherry Cottage Nr Grantley Hall
Evergreen House & Separate Annex + Private Drive

Evergreen House & Separate Annex + Private Drive

Ripon England
Evergreen House & Separate Annex + Private Drive
Wallerthwaite Barn Cottage

Wallerthwaite Barn Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Harrogate England
Wallerthwaite Barn Cottage
The George Carvery & Hotel

The George Carvery & Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Ripon Road Harrogate England
The George Carvery & Hotel
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