Discover folly! at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Discover four interactive new art installations in this iconic World Heritage Site this summer. Explore the water garden as it was originally created; a playful water garden with dramatic views that criss-cross the landscape.
SOLD OUT - A festive tale with Father Christmas
Father Christmas is waiting by Fountains Hall to tell a festive Fountains tale. He has a gift ready for all those good boys and girls too.
Sat 14 Dec 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-11:45
+ other times
1930s Christmas at Fountains Hall
Discover what Christmas would be like in the 1930s at Fountains Hall this festive season.
Sat 14 Dec 2019
+ 19 other dates
11:00-16:00
Make a Christmas tree decoration
Create a rustic Christmas tree decoration to hang up at home this festive season.
Sat 14 Dec 2019
+ 14 other dates
11:00-16:00
On the hoof
Trot along to St Mary's Church to watch the wild deer munching through their winter feed.
Sat 14 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
11:30-12:30
Winter garden tours
Join a free tour to learn more about the Aislabies, the father and son who created this World Heritage Site water garden.
Sat 14 Dec 2019
+ 23 other dates
11:30-12:30
Winter abbey tour
If these walls could talk… Join one of our knowledgeable guides as they bring to life the dramatic history of this fascinating building.
Sat 14 Dec 2019
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13:30-14:30
Music and Lights
Here at Fountains we're getting into the Christmas spirit and have just the thing to enjoy on a chilly winter weekend: glowing lights, festive music and delicious food and drink. Come and join us!
Sat 14 Dec 2019
+ 13 other dates
14:00-17:00
Carols by Candlelight
As Christmas fast approaches it's time for our annual family carol service.
Sun 15 Dec 2019
15:00-15:45
SOLD OUT - Christmas lunches at Fountains Abbey
One of the best things about Christmas is not only seeing all your family and friends but the hearty food that comes along with it. Bring everyone together with a Christmas lunch at Fountains Abbey.
Mon 16 Dec 2019
+ 3 other dates
12:00-13:30
Boxing Day Pilgrimage
The service begins in Ripon Cathedral at 9.30am and the pilgrimage makes its way to the abbey where the service continues from approx. 12 noon.
Thu 26 Dec 2019
09:30-13:00
Wild wellbeing walk around Studley Royal deer park
Start the year with an invigorating Sunday morning walk enjoying the scenery and wildlife of Studley Deer Park.
Sun 05 Jan 2020
+ 2 other dates
10:00-11:30
Taster session: beginners running club at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Join this new beginners running club free taster session to gently build up your strength and stamina with the help of our England Athletics trained run leaders.
Wed 08 Jan 2020
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09:00-10:00
Pilates in Fountains Hall
Get yourself moving this winter with a pilates class in Fountains Hall.
Thu 09 Jan 2020
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09:00-10:00
Winter bird walk
From chaffinches and robins to the more elusive hawfinch and peregrine falcon, there are many fascinating birds to try and spot across the estate.
Sun 12 Jan 2020
11:00-12:30
Beginners running club at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Join this new beginners running club to gently build up your strength and stamina with the help of our England Athletics trained run leaders.
Wed 15 Jan 2020
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09:00-10:00
Wedding Open Days
Come and find inspiration for your perfect wedding day here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.
Sun 19 Jan 2020
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10:30-11:00
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Guided wellbeing walk through the abbey landscape
Start the new year being inspired by the great outdoors. Can you feel the crunch of winter leaves underfoot? Or hear the birds sing? Join this free guided walk to be mindful and present with the nature and landscape around you.
Sun 26 Jan 2020
+ 2 other dates
10:00-11:30
Pick up a welly wander trail
Introduce the kids to the sounds and smells of the landscape this February half term. Pull on your wellies and pick up a trail sheet to engage their senses while surrounded by nature and have a stomp and splash about outside in the fresh air.
Sat 15 Feb 2020
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10:00-16:00
Kids craft: create a winter scene
Create your own forest scene with twigs from the estate. Will your trees have big branches or will it be whispy like a willow?
Sat 15 Feb 2020
+ 8 other dates
11:00-15:00
Make a friendship band
Connecting with others is a huge part of our wellbeing. Use colourful wool to make a friendship band for someone special to you.
Tue 18 Feb 2020
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13:00-15:00
Stargazing
Twinkling high above us are billions of stars. Join York Astro Society this February half term to learn all about them and gaze through a telescope to see which ones you can spot.
Thu 20 Feb 2020
18:00-20:00
Kids craft; nature clay imprints
Get creative with clay to make a nature imprint. Squidge a leaf, a seed or twig into the clay to see the pattern it leaves behind.
Sat 04 Apr 2020
+ 15 other dates
11:00-15:00
Natural dye at Swanley Grange
Come along to watch this natural wool dyeing process, which has more than a hint of magic and alchemy about it.
Sat 04 Apr 2020
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11:00-16:00
Have a go at natural dye
See wool dyed all sorts of colours in our natural dye demo over an open wood stove, then have a go with a cold dye bath in Swanley Grange workshop.
Sat 04 Apr 2020
+ 4 other dates
11:00-16:00
Egg rolling competition
Bring your hard boiled eggs for an egg rolling competition on the abbey green. How far will yours go?
Mon 06 Apr 2020
14:00-14:30
Good Friday service
To commemorate this day there will be an ecumenical service in the abbey cellarium. Everyone is welcome to worship together.
Fri 10 Apr 2020
15:00-15:45
Kids craft: make a paper daffodil
The bright yellow of daffodils hails the start of spring. Use colourful paper to make your own in Swanley Grange workshop.
Tue 14 Apr 2020
13:00-15:00
Fountains rocks: a guided landscape walk
The monks arrived here nearly 900 years ago but the rocks have been here longer. Join this free guided walk through the abbey and the water garden to learn more about the geology of the valley.
Wed 15 Apr 2020
13:30-15:00
Pond dipping
Newts, water lice, water boatmen, molluscs, pea mussels...there's an extraordinary world waiting to be discovered under the surface of the still ponds in the water garden.
Fri 17 Apr 2020
11:00-15:00
Herbal habits: a guided walk
Discover stories about the plants that grow around the abbey and in the herb garden. See and hear how some of the plants were used for healing, food and more...
Wed 20 May 2020
13:30-15:00
Devine Inspiration: landscape painting course
Join Lesley Seeger in October 2020 for a water colour and mixed media course at Studley Royal water garden. Learn to capture your surroundings on paper in this World Heritage Site setting.
Sat 03 Oct 2020
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10:00-16:00