Family fun this autumn at Fountains Abbey

Children playing in the autumn leaves near the abbey ruins

Come along to Today’s Story, a family friendly tour, where snippets of history from the abbey and gardens are brought to life in a short half hour walk. Pick up an Autumn Explorer Map and make the most of the crunchy, crackly and colourful nature, and learn all about the nature you can find on the estate.

Wrap up warm and explore the abbey ruins
Children playing in Fountains Abbey at Music and Lights
Wrap up warm and explore the abbey ruins

It's time to embrace being outside in the fresh autumn air! There's lots for you and your family to explore here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this season. Pop by Swanley Grange to get stuck into heritage crafts, let them climb all over the play ground and discover all the corners of the abbey.  

Deer watch
Watch out for the early signs of the rut, right through to later in the season where you may see the clashing of antlers.

Family stargazing
Ever wanted to see a star up close? Moons, star clusters and all kinds of deep sky objects are all up above Fountains Abbey waiting to be spotted by you. 

Awesome autumn weaving
Try your hand at weaving in Swanley Grange using glorious autumn coloured wool.

Bird feeder making
With the weather getting colder, come along to make a wooden bird feeder to help our feathered friends.
 

A little girl giggling as she explores the play area

Discover the play area 

A short walk from the visitor centre you will find a whole world of exploration in the play area. There’s a huge area bursting with challenges for all abilities and room for plenty of imagination too.

Fountains Abbey lit by floodlights

Enjoy an evening at Fountains by Floodlight 

The abbey will be filled with golden light with the melodic sounds of choir-song ringing through the ruins throughout October. Wrap up cosy and warm to come and enjoy a spectacular after-dark experience.

Girl holding a candle at Carols by Candlelight at Fountains Abbey

Christmas festivities at Fountains 

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! Come and escape the hustle and bustle of the high street and spend quality time with friends and family this Christmas.

Couple at Carols by Candlelight at Fountains Abbey

Music & Lights at Fountains Abbey 

Brighten up a cold winter's afternoon with a visit to Music and Lights. See the abbey glowing with rainbow light, venture along the garden path to see the follies lit up from afar and catch a carol or two in the Cellarium or Fountains Hall.