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Fountains Abbey & Studley Water Gardens is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site combining the atmospheric ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery with one of the finest surviving examples of a Georgian water garden. The 800-acre estate offers unique venue spaces including the Visitor Centre with flexible meeting rooms, the historic Fountains Hall, and outdoor ceremonial areas. Located near Ripon in North Yorkshire, the venue provides an inspiring backdrop for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions, with modern facilities seamlessly integrated into this historic landscape. The site features excellent accessibility, on-site catering, and professional event management services.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Centre Conference Room | 80 | — | 30 | 40 | 25 | — | — |
| Fountains Hall | 120 | — | 40 | 60 | 35 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing available on application. National Trust member discounts may apply. Includes venue hire, basic AV equipment, and event coordination.
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Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY, United Kingdom
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Fountains Abbey & Studley Water Gardens is a verified historic site & event venue in Ripon, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £200. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 200 guests for events, various room configurations available
Professional AV equipment available including projection and sound systems
Full catering services available with seasonal menus featuring local produce
On-site parking available, additional overflow parking during peak times
Fountains Abbey & Studley Water Gardens is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site combining the atmospheric ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery with one of the finest surviving examples of a Georgian water garden. The 800-acre estate offers unique venue spaces including the Visitor Centre with flexible meeting rooms, the historic Fountains Hall, and outdoor ceremonial areas. Located near Ripon in North Yorkshire, the venue provides an inspiring backdrop for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions, with modern facilities seamlessly integrated into this historic landscape. The site features excellent accessibility, on-site catering, and professional event management services.
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