Family fun this autumn at Fountains Abbey

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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.

Oak leaves
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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.
 

Boy on slide in play area at Fountains Abbey

Discover the play area 

Wondering what to do with the kids while in Yorkshire? Keep them entertained for hours at the large play area at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. There’s a huge area bursting with fun and challenges for all abilities and room for plenty of imagination too. Find out what you can do at the play area and more about the facilities available here.

Fountains Abbey lit up with floodlight

Light up your evenings at Fountains by Floodlight 

October means one thing at Fountains Abbey: Fountains by Floodlight. See the ruins glowing against the night sky on Saturdays through October and select dates in October half term. Tuck into a range of tasty hot food and enjoy a spectacular after-dark experience with friends and family.

Walk down to the abbey and enjoy the Christmas lights

Festive feelings at Fountains 

Slow down and revel in a moment's break from life's never ending hustle and bustle. Breathe in the fresh Yorkshire air and experience Christmas how it's meant to be; a time to make memories with your loved ones.

Bring your family along to see the colourful Music and Lights this Christmas at Fountains Abbey

Music & Lights at Fountains Abbey 

Brighten up your weekend with a wander down to the abbey to enjoy the warming sight of the ruins illuminated with all the colours of the rainbow. Explore amongst the grand columns of the nave all aglow and walk beneath the vaulted ceilings of the cellarium, filled with light.