Fountains Abbey Tours and Activities

At Fountains Abbey, nr Ripley, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).

One of the magnificent cloisters @ Fountains Abbey, nr Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).

studly royal the gardens were created a sort walk from fountains abbey and rich Victorians would go hear on holiday and for banquets

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

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Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

City Centre

CA $1,779

per person

Mar 9 - Mar 15

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Leeds (LBA)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Helpful & attentive staff. Room was clean Food was good quality

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Middletons Hotel

Bishophill

CA $1,932

per person

Mar 9 - Mar 15

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Toronto (YTO) to Leeds (LBA)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

The bedroom was fine - clean, comfortable and spacious. The bathroom however was cold and damp with mould evident on the walls, window and the side of the bath. We kept the blind closed as it made the room marginally warmer. We did report this and nothing was done.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Jorvik House

Bootham

CA $1,890

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Mar 9 - Mar 15

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Leeds (LBA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)

Lovely comfortable room, incredibly well stocked mini bar including full size bottles of wine. Excellent location, short walk to centre and very quiet.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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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

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.

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 charming coffeehouses in this walkable area.

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 lively bars in this walkable area.

Taken as the sunset over Lightwater Valley in October

Lightwater Valley Theme Park

4/5(1 review)

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.

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.

Beautiful gardens and a fantastic Dolls House exhibition

Newby Hall Grounds

Explore the great outdoors at Newby Hall Grounds, a lovely green space in Newby with Mulwith.

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