Attractions near Fountains Abbey

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Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden

Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3DY - England, UK

This is one of the most remarkable sites in Europe. It is a world heritage site that encompasses the spectacular ruins of a 12th Century abbey, monastic watermill, an elegant Elizabethan mansion and extensive Georgian water garden, as well...

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Attractions near Fountains Abbey

A selection of attractions close to Fountains Abbey:

Courthouse Museum (3.8 Miles)

Ripon Courthouse Museum celebrates the long and illustrious history of this exceptional looking ancient building and the goings on that have happened within it at...

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Ripon Cathedral (3.9 Miles)

Ripon is one of the country's smallest cities, yet has much to recommend it to the visitor. Situated on the banks of the River...

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Ripon Museum Trust (4 Miles)

Along the law and order trail in Ripon, discover 1) The Workhouse – “vacancies for vagrants: bath, bed and board; payment – chopping wood and...

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Ripon Prison and Police Museum (4 Miles)

This museum is housed in what would have once been the House of Correction in the community. The origins of the building go back...

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Newby Hall & Gardens (6.2 Miles)

The beautiful late 17th Century house that is Newby Hall, built in the style of Sir Christopher Wren, has an Adam-designed interior. The extensive grounds...

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Ripley Castle (6.5 Miles)

Ripley castle has been home of the Ingilby family for nearly 700 years. During your visit you will learn how they survived wars, political and...

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Brimham Rocks (7.7 Miles)

The bizarre shapes and balancing boulders have made this curious landscape a popular place for walkers, climbers and tourists. They were created through the effects...

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Brimham Rocks (7.7 Miles)

Enjoy spectacular views over Nidderdale from a vantage point of nearly 300m. The fantastic rock formations of millstone grit at Brimham Rocks have been...

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Nidderdale Museum (10.5 Miles)

North Yorkshire is a county that is steeped in history, with the city of York being both a Viking and Roman place of importance....

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Aldborough Roman Site (10.7 Miles)

This was amongst one of the most northerly outposts of the Roman Empire, a long way from Rome. This area was used as a...

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Stump Cross Caverns (10.8 Miles)

We welcome you to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and invite you to discover the underground wonders that await. Access to the cave is via...

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Royal Pump Room Museum (11 Miles)

The Royal Pump Room Museum is a distinctive octagonal building with copper dome, built in 1842 by Isaac Shutt to shelter visitors ’taking the waters’...

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Victoria Gardens (11.4 Miles)

The Victoria Gardens, including bandstand and Victoria Monument erected in 1887, are located in the centre of Harrogate opposite the railway station and provide...

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Black Sheep Brewery Centre (11.5 Miles)

The Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre is the ideal place for an interesting and alternative day out. Regular ‘shepherded’ tours of the brewery involve a...

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Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre (13 Miles)

Opened in 1998 the Centre, which provides arts training for disabled people, is dedicated to providing access to the arts for the whole community and...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)