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Children can visit Fountains Abbey for £1 when travelling by bus this summer

Friday, 3 July 2026 07:23

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal has launches a special offer for children this summer.

Families travelling to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal by bus this summer will be able to take advantage of a new £1 child admission offer.

The National Trust says children and young people under the age of 18 can visit for £1 when they arrive by bus and show a valid ticket on the day of travel.

The offer runs from 18th July until 6th September, while children under five continue to receive free entry.

The promotion is available on any bus service stopping at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, with families able to use the offer multiple times throughout the summer holidays.

Increased bus services are also planned during the school break, with additional drop-offs and pick-ups at the visitor centre alongside existing routes serving Harrogate, Ripon, York, Boroughbridge, Pateley Bridge and surrounding areas.

Visitors can also take part in the National Trust's Summer of Play programme, featuring games, soft archery, balance bikes, space hopper races and Pokémon-themed activities, alongside the site's abbey ruins, water gardens and adventure playground.

Justin Scully, General Manager at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, said:

"We're really excited to be offering £1 child admission for young visitors arriving by bus this summer.

"Not only does it help make family days out more affordable, but with more bus services stopping directly at the visitor centre, it's never been easier to leave the car at home and enjoy a day out together.

"Combined with our Summer of Play activities and hundreds of acres of beautiful landscape to explore, we're looking forward to welcoming visitors for a summer packed with fun."

The discounted admission is only valid on the day of travel and applies to visitors arriving by bus.

Full terms and conditions and participating bus routes can be found at: fasr-by-bus---kids-for-gbp1-promo-2026.pdf

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