Hidden Spaces - The Lay Brothers' Dormitory

Discover how the lay brothers were an essential part of abbey life from our knowledgeable guides whilst taking in the ruins from a different point of view.

Ticket holders receive free access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, including our cafes and shop selling handmade goods and local produce.

Meet your tour guide in the Abbey Nave. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your time slot. There'll be plenty of time for a photo opportunity!

Want to learn more? Join our free drop-in tours of the Garden and Abbey (11am and 1pm) or the Abbey (12pm and 2pm). These tours start from Porter’s Lodge, where you can also learn more about the history of the abbey in our permanent, interactive exhibition.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

11.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm

Location & directions

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY

Directions:

To enter the estate head to any admissions point and give the name you booked your ticket(s) under. Allow at least 15 minutes to get to the Abbey Nave from the Visitor Centre, 10 minutes from West Gate and 30 minutes from the Studley entrance. All admissions points open at 10am. Please be ready to give your name to your guide when you arrive in the Nave.

Contact on day:

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, 01765 608888

Telephone number:

+441765608888

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book a ticket for your preferred time slot as spaces are limited. Each ticket includes free entry to the estate on Tuesday 10 September during our usual opening hours of 10am - 6pm. Last entry is at 4.30pm.

Booking website:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden

Booking opens:

15 Aug 2024 01:00 AM

Accessibility details

This event requires access by steps and staircases.

Additional information

Parking is free at the Visitor Centre and West Gate car park, with blue badge/disabled priority spaces at both sites. There is a car parking charge at the Studley car park.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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