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UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986Fountains Abbey tickets: £21
Main adult ticket: Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey.
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- Abbey and Studley Royal Water GardenAdults 18 and over, children 5 to 17. £23.10 adult and £11.60 child with the optional Gift Aid donationChild £10.50£21
- Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)£57.80 with Gift Aid£52.50
- Family (1 adult and up to 3 children)£34.70 with Gift Aid£31.50
Main ticket £21 (about US$28 · €25, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 5, and members of the National Trust, the National Trust for Scotland and English Heritage (bring your card). Other English Heritage-linked memberships (Cadw, Historic Scotland) and newspaper 'free entry' vouchers aren't accepted.
Opening hours
Abbey and water garden 9:30am to 4:30pm in October. From 2 November the estate and visitor centre close on Fridays until February.
Booking
No need to book: pay on arrival. Parking at the visitor centre is free; the Studley Royal car park costs £7 for four hours or £10 for the day.
World Heritage site
Part of Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey, on UNESCO's list since 1986. Listed as a creative masterpiece and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Fountains Abbey?
The main adult ticket (Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden) costs £21, about US$28 · €25. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Fountains Abbey for free?
Children under 5, and members of the National Trust, the National Trust for Scotland and English Heritage (bring your card). Other English Heritage-linked memberships (Cadw, Historic Scotland) and newspaper 'free entry' vouchers aren't accepted.
When is Fountains Abbey open?
Abbey and water garden 9:30am to 4:30pm in October. From 2 November the estate and visitor centre close on Fridays until February.
Do you need to book Fountains Abbey tickets in advance?
No need to book: pay on arrival. Parking at the visitor centre is free; the Studley Royal car park costs £7 for four hours or £10 for the day.
Is Fountains Abbey a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey, on UNESCO's list since 1986, listed as a creative masterpiece and a landmark of its kind.