Country Estates | Fountains Abbey

Monastic haven for winter wildlife in the heart of north Yorkshire

Fountains Abbey is the UK's largest monastic ruin and a World Heritage Site.

Founded in 1132, this majestic abbey attracts 300,000 visitors a year. It's a wildlife sanctuary in winter and boasts a stunning display of Snowdrops.

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