Fountains Abbey

We find that all of our Sunnyvalers feel completely at home in these weather-beaten decrepit old ruins, and well they might. They were here before any of us were born and they’ll still be here long after we’re gone (not long in most cases).

We’re up at 02.45 for this 5 hour drive (we have to go via Lincoln to avoid the £1 toll booth), arriving for a full 30 minutes of fun before beginning the return journey.

Highlights include brass rubbing, views, gift shop tour and wildlife sounds. Please be advised that there is nowhere to sit indoors so most residents will end up with wet bottoms, but after the long journey most of them have that anyway!