The scenic remains of the abbey are an ideal location for filming and have been used in productions including Anne Boleyn (2011), The Witcher (2021), All Creatures Great and Small (2021) and The Great British Dig (2023).
Today, the ruins at Fountains include some of the most significant Cistercian remains in Europe, notably, the twelfth-century western range and the oldest surviving Cistercian water-mill. Excavations at Fountains have uncovered the remains of the first timber buildings, which were begun in 1134.
Where did they film Fountains Abbey in 28 Years Later?
The cast and crew of the newly released Horror film 28 Years Later were spotted filming at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, National Trust last year! đź‘€ With its hauntingly beautiful ruins, one of the best- preserved Cistercian monasteries in England, it's no wonder this historic gem made the cut.
It was royal intervention that finally ended the life of Fountains Abbey, when in 1539 it was closed under the orders of King Henry VIII. Alongside hundreds of other monastic houses in England, Fountains was ruined in what became known as the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
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On 26 November, 1539, Abbot Marmaduke Bradley gathered in the chapter-house at Fountains with his prior, Thomas Kydde, and the thirty remaining monks, to surrender their abbey and all its property to the royal commissioners.
Fountains Abbey is a place we'll always return to, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, relaxing, and memorable walk. Large interesting site - We went first to Fountains Abbey and then on to Studley Royal Water Garden. Don't miss the Serpentine Tunnel. Plenty of seats.
We are an outdoor site so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven in places. Access to the abbey is across a level grassy green. When the grass is particularly wet this can be impassable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is open year-round and there's no need to book a visit. Free entry for National Trust members and under fives. Visiting, volunteering and spending supports the charitable work of the National Trust - thank you!
A spokesperson for the National Trust said: “Filming took place for three days on the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate. "Appearing in a film, allows Fountains Abbey to be seen and enjoyed by a large and often new audience, which in time can help to bring more people to the local area.”
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Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs.
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The Abbey, Britain's largest monastic ruin, was founded in 1132 by thirteen Benedictine monks from St Mary's Abbey in York seeking a simpler life, who later became Cistercian monks. The abbey was perhaps named Fountains Abbey because of the springs of water that existed in the area.
There are 14 holiday cottages at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal including stylish apartments less than a mile away from the estate, cosy cottages situated in the shadow of the abbey and the impressive Choristers' House in the depths of the deer park.
Turner sketched and painted the ruin in 1797 and again in 1816 when making illustrations for Thomas Whitaker's never to be completed, 'General History of the County of York'.
The scenic remains of the abbey are an ideal location for filming and have been used in productions including Anne Boleyn (2011), The Witcher (2021), All Creatures Great and Small (2021) and The Great British Dig (2023).
From monitoring the birds swooping through the grounds and feeding at the bird hide to caring for the deer grazing throughout Studley Royal deer park, discover how the team at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal works to support and protect the wildlife living across the estate.
The serpentine tunnel was designed to give 18th century guests to Studley Royal a gentle fright. It's pitch black at its centre but opens onto colourful views of the water garden.
