I have wanted to visit this site for a number of years and I was not disappointed. As others have said make sure you wear comfortable shoes for walking when you visit. I joined one of the free Abbey tours with a volunteer guide and this for added to my enjoyment of the site. I could easily have spent more... More

Decided to stop off at Fountains Abbey on the way home from a trip to the north east. Had we known the scale and beauty of the place beforehand, we would have set aside an entire day for this. It costs around £9 per adult to get in (with gift aid) and this allows you full access to the Abbey,... More

Fountains abbey and the water garden are beautiful and well worth a visit More

This was the best garden of the 4 I visited on this trip - it takes some walking round as it is extensive but worth climbing up to the towers for the great views and the whole garden is lovely in the sunshine. It has many contrasts with wild natural sections then more formal areas, open views and the contrast... More

The car parks (plural) at Fountains Abbey were large and once we passed through the visitors centre, we could see why. The ruins were not only massive, but set in an enormous open space which was grassed. Beyond the abbey surrounds, there was a network of walking paths beside woodland and water courses and a deer park which makes up... More

this is a great day out - £9 per adults, but well worth it. If you pick a good day, take a picnic - the grounds are amazing & you could spend a full day here exploring, not a problem. Wear very comfortable shoes though as there is a LOT of walking! More

Fountains Abbey is yet another superb Yorkshire location. A fine mixture of old and new; the Abbey is a great place to wander around to soak up the atmosphere of an ancient religious order whilst the grounds with its Victorian gardens and follies, set against the Abbey ruins is a stunning way to spend the day. Whilst most of the... More

this is such a beautiful landmark, its stunning, all year around summer or winter, its such a beatutiful walk around the grounds, and i would highly reccomend comming here! More

Fountains is beautiful and it is great to see the place as it has played such an important role in the formation of our civilization. More