Studley Royal Water Garden in Yorkshire is one of the best surviving examples of a Georgian water garden in England.
The garden was created by John Aislabie in 1718. It was expanded by his son, William, after Aislabie's death. William expanded the property, purchasing the nearby ruins of Fountains Abbey.
The garden's elegant ornamental lakes, canals, temples and cascades provide a succession of dramatic eye-catching vistas. Nearby St Mary’s Church sits amidst a medieval deer park , home to 500 deer and a wealth of flora and fauna.
Studley Royal Water Garden, along with Fountains Abbey, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is now owned by the National Trust. The two sites are jointly marketed.
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