Heritage Open Days: Hidden Spaces - inside Fountains Hall
Discover more about this 17th century mansion that's witnessed over 400 years of change on the estate.
Take a guided tour of Fountains Hall, including the Great Chamber and the recently restored Oak Room, which are usually closed to visitors. Find out more about its long and varied history from one of our knowledgeable guides.
Ticket holders will also receive free access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, including our cafes and shop selling handmade goods and local produce.
Want to learn more? Join our free drop-in tours of the Garden and Abbey (11am and 1pm) or just the Abbey (12pm and 2pm). These tours start at Porter’s Lodge, where you can also learn more about the history of the abbey in our permanent, interactive exhibition.
Free admission on this day is only valid with a Heritage Open Day tour ticket for this event. Please give the name you booked your ticket(s) under when you arrive.
Please note:
- Meet your guide at the bottom of the steps to Fountains Hall; a 10-15 minute walk from the visitor centre; a 2 minute walk from the level access West Gate entrance; a 30 minute walk from Studley.
- We are an outdoor site so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven in places.
- Due to steep historic steps leading up to Fountains Hall, there is no level access for this tour. We have a portable hearing loop available to hire, free of charge, for guided tours. Pre-booking is essential, please call 01765 608888. Collect from your tour guide. You can use this with a hearing aid set to 'T' or with headphones.
- Only assistance dogs can enter Fountains Hall.
- No booking required for children under 5.
- This event has been curated as part of Heritage Open Days 2024, the country's largest community heritage festival.
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Discover more about this 17th century mansion that's witnessed over 400 years of change on the estate.
Take a guided tour of Fountains Hall, including the Great Chamber and the recently restored Oak Room, which are usually closed to visitors. Find out more about its long and varied history from one of our knowledgeable guides.
Ticket holders will also receive free access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, including our cafes and shop selling handmade goods and local produce.
Want to learn more? Join our free drop-in tours of the Garden and Abbey (11am and 1pm) or just the Abbey (12pm and 2pm). These tours start at Porter’s Lodge, where you can also learn more about the history of the abbey in our permanent, interactive exhibition.
Free admission on this day is only valid with a Heritage Open Day tour ticket for this event. Please give the name you booked your ticket(s) under when you arrive.
Please note:
- Meet your guide at the bottom of the steps to Fountains Hall; a 10-15 minute walk from the visitor centre; a 2 minute walk from the level access West Gate entrance; a 30 minute walk from Studley.
- We are an outdoor site so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven in places.
- Due to steep historic steps leading up to Fountains Hall, there is no level access for this tour. We have a portable hearing loop available to hire, free of charge, for guided tours. Pre-booking is essential, please call 01765 608888. Collect from your tour guide. You can use this with a hearing aid set to 'T' or with headphones.
- Only assistance dogs can enter Fountains Hall.
- No booking required for children under 5.
- This event has been curated as part of Heritage Open Days 2024, the country's largest community heritage festival.
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