Day Out - Fountains Abbey
A few weeks ago I visited one of my favourite places with my husband, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. The place is run and protected by National Trust.
Info from National Trust Website
“For centuries people have been drawn to this inspiring place.
From humble beginnings the magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world.
When the socially ambitious John Aislabie inherited Studley Royal, he set about creating an elegant water garden of mirror-like ponds, statues and follies, incorporating the romantic ruins into his design.
Green lawns stretch down to the riverside, a perfect spot for a picnic. Riverside paths lead to the deer park, home to Red, Fallow and Sika deer and ancient trees; limes, oaks, and sweet chestnuts.
One-of-a-kind, this special place is now recognised as a World Heritage Site.”
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden
It is a beautiful place to visit with the amazing ruins, ponds and walkways through the wooden areas. As you come from the main entrance to the estate there is a playground that is perfect for children to have fun and explore. Once you have ventured down to the ruins you can explore them freely before continuing on to walk around the park. There is another entrance that you go through to access a café and the larger estate, where on this visit we saw a herd of deer wandering around.
It is the perfect place for a day out with the family, or in our case a beautiful place for a walk around on a clear, dry day. Plus the market town of Ripon is down the road where you can stop of a bit to eat and a drink, which we always do after a long walk around the estate.
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