Studley Royal Park

Studley Royal Park
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Studley Royal Park is a park containing, and developed around, the ruins of the Cistercian Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire, England. The Fountains Abbey was founded in 1132 by thirteen Benedictine monks. They later became Cistercian monks. The abbey operated for over 400 years, until 1539, when Henry VIII ordered the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

The site also contains features dating from the eighteenth century such as Studley Royal Water Garden. The garden's elegant ornamental lakes, canals, temples and cascades provide a succession of dramatic eye-catching vistas. The garden is also studded with a number of follies including a neo-Gothic castle and a palladian style banqueting house.

Year Decision Comments
1986 Inscribed Reasons for inscription

Reviews

Chris (Northern Ireland):
The Ruins of Fountains Abbey is a really mystical and magical place to be, well worth the visit!

Would recommend that you spend atleast half a day there if you are in the area.
 


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