Yorkshire Tourist Attractions - Fountains Abbey
Attracting approximately 300,000 visitors a year, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is the National Trust's most visited pay-for-entry property. It was declared a World Heritage site in 1987. The Abbey, Britain's largest monastic ruin, was founded in 1132 by 13 Benedictine monks seeking a simpler life. They later became Cistercian monks. The 822 acre estate, open daily all year round. Visit the Abbey website.