Fountains Abbey thoroughly deserves its status as a world heritage site. Together with Studley Royal Water Garden, which is glorious to walk around particularly on a summer's day, it is a guaranteed winner for all the family. The space around the Abbey is amazing and the kids can run for miles - so you know they'll sleep soundly when you... more

This site is great as it is quite varied, there is a deer park, medieval ruins, stately home and water gardens...bit of something for everyone. I love to just come here on eveneings and sit watching the world go by in the deer park more

This is a beautiful, peaceful place. We spent three hours walking round but could have stayed much longer. The view through the gardens to the Abbey was amazing particularly as the trees were changing colour. more

An excellent orientation center and very knowledgeable guides provide interesting background to the stunning abbey ruins. Studley gardens offers walks that are mostly handicapped accessible and a beautiful glimpse of the style of landscaping that focuses on vistas and incorporating the borrowed landscape. Those fit enough for a steep climb should go to the viewing point that presents the ox-bow... more

We visited this attraction recently and were bowled over by it's beauty and tranquility. We explored the ruins of Fountains Abbey and then took a walk through the water gardens. We were lucky enough to have a lovely weather, which made the day even more special. A wonderful place for adults to visit. more

What a fantastic day out! Costs £8.25 per adult but free if you are a National Trust or English Heritage member. There is so much to see you need at least a few hours to see the main bits, and you can easily spend the whole day there. We spent 5 hours there and when we were leaving we realised... more

I just love ruined abbeys sitting on green grass and Fountains Abbey is my favorite. I suppose others will not feel the same way, but I find it to be absolutely beautiful. If you like this sort of thing then you will not be disappointed with Fountains Abbey. more

If history and ruins are your thing, then you have got to visit Fountains Abbey. The abbey itself is mighty impressive, and you can spend all day exploring the vast surrounding grounds, where you continue to find hidden treasures throughout the journey. Fountains is probably the most impressive ruin of its kind that I have seen, with so much still... more

try seeing fountains abbey at night with a light mist falling and the lights shining on the ruins. the night we were there they had a choir singing in the ruins. what an experience,very moving. as we parked our car and was walking to the edge of the hill. we heard this beautiful music that sent shivers down our spines.... more