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Abbey is a great place to explore winter wildlife whilst also taking in nearly
900 years of history. The Abbey has been described as the 'crown and glory'
of monasticism in England. As well as the ruins of a Cistercian Abbey, the Fountains
Estate also includes a deer park, water garden, and a network of countryside walks.
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Abbey - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Ripon,
near Harrogate, North Yorkshire. | | Postcode
| HG4 3DY | | Telephone: |
01765 608888 | | e-mail |
info@fountainsabbey.org.uk | | Fax: | 01765
601002 | | Map: | | | Essential kit: | Binoculars
for bird watching. Compass for bees and bat watching. | | Nature
watching: | Nature watching: Bird and deer watching.
Bat spotting. Flowers - snowdrops in early Spring. | | Access: | Fountains
has good access for visitors with disabilities. Most areas are wheelchair accessible,
and there is also a minibus service to take visitors to different parts of the
property, plus electric cars (free but book in advance). Large-print and Braille
guides. | | Getting there: | Located
four miles west of Ripon - close to the A1 and A61. From Ripon, follow the tourist
signs along the B6265 to Pateley Bridge. No rail station.
Bus times
via Traveline - 0870 608 2 608 or
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times: | All year round. The Abbey and Water Garden
is open from November-February between 10am - 4pm, and from March-October between
10am-5pm. Fountains Deer Park is open daily during day light. | | Charges: | Adult
£5.50, Child £3.00, Family £15.00, and special group rates.
National Trust and English Heritage members & under 5s free. |
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