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. ![The Alma Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19818400/19818400/9d2ca83f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Alma Inn $982 per person Apr 4 - Apr 6 found 22 hours ago Roundtrip flight included San Diego (SAN) to Leeds (LBA) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews) Great staff & a lovely clean & quite room. Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 ![Black Horse Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17100000/17091300/17091268/cc0f2b00_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Black Horse Inn $1,028 per person Apr 4 - Apr 6 found 22 hours ago Roundtrip flight included San Diego (SAN) to Leeds (LBA) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (281 reviews) Excellent staff very friendly and the food was very good indeed. Cosy and intimate bar which welcomed our dog and we enjoyed our meals. We stayed in the cottage opposite so very easy. Room was lovely and clean bathroom good size a more comfortable bed would be beneficial for future but fully recommend. Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025 ![Bronte Nook Haworth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102714600/102714561/ed2abf8d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Bronte Nook Haworth $1,074 per person Apr 4 - Apr 6 found 22 hours ago Roundtrip flight included San Diego (SAN) to Leeds (LBA) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Great location a very comfy beds with small but well equipped kitchen. Very steep stairs. Could do with more toilet rolls. Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 ### 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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