St Mary's Church, Studley Royal
📍 RiponNorth Yorkshire
A richly decorated Victorian Gothic church by William Burges in Studley Royal deer park.
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What’s free
Free entry to the church
About
St Mary's is a High Victorian Gothic Revival church designed by William Burges in the 1870s, with a lavish painted and gilded interior. It stands in Studley Royal Park, part of the Fountains Abbey World Heritage Site, and is managed by the National Trust. The church itself is free, but entry to the water garden and abbey is paid.
Opening times
- Daily late March to late October, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Free car park at the visitor centre; Studley Royal Deer Park car park charges
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