At Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, we provide guided activities for all ages, led by our fully trained guides, as well as a range of self-led resources for you to use on site.

Some of these are available here as downloadable trails or information; some are packs and equipment which you can hire on arrival.

We have sorted what we offer by Key Stage, as all of our activities have cross-curricular links. We can provide a full list of curriculum links for any of our activities on request.

We welcome groups of any size. There is a reasonable charge per pupil for our guided provision, and small hire costs for our self-led packs.

The property

We are open all year round. We are a large and mainly outdoor site, so some walking is inevitable. We are usually able to help visitors with mobility difficulties, especially if we know in advance. Practical outdoor clothing and footwear will be needed by all.

Our Learning Centre facilities

Our dedicated Learning Centre at Swanley Grange has two large rooms used mainly for booked activities, where these groups may safely leave bags while on site. These rooms may also be used for lunch by groups booking an activity – and by others, if free. There is an outdoor courtyard and play area, and grand places for picnics in fine weather.

How long will you need?

We recommend at least 2 hours for your visit, but most groups stay all day. We will help you to plan lunch and toilet visits!

Like to know more?

All school visits need to be booked in advance. For more information on any of the activities, please telephone our learning staff on 01765 643167, or email tessa.goldsmith@nationaltrust.org.uk.

To make a booking, please read our price list and telephone our Group Visits Organiser on 01765 643197.

Education Group Membership of the National Trust is a great bargain for schools. It gives your whole school free admission to all National Trust sites for a year. Read the EGM page to find out more.