The abbey at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks who first came here all those years ago.
Monastic powerhouse: an exhibition by Joseph Hayton
See the abbey as the powerhouse it once was through sculpture.
Sun 18 Aug 2019
+ 77 other dates
10:00-17:00
Daily water garden and abbey tours
A tale of two parts, delve deeper into this World Heritage Site on a guided tour to learn more about the history and stories of this ancient place.
Sun 18 Aug 2019
+ 77 other dates
11:00-12:30
+ other times
Archery in the water garden
Test your aim in Studley Royal water garden.
Sun 18 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
Make a pom-pom in Swanley Grange
Get creative with wool and make a pom pom to take home.
Sun 18 Aug 2019
+ 14 other dates
11:00-16:00
Make your own bread
Come along to have a go kneading dough to make your own unleavened bread at Swanley Grange.
Tue 20 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-15:30
It's a monks life family tour
Join us at Swanley Grange to dress up like a monk for this family tour.
Wed 21 Aug 2019
14:00-14:45
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 23 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
Busy Bees
Keeping bees is quite a craft, the monks would have made 'skeps' to keep bees for their honey and highly-prized wax for making candles, honeyed wines, mead and for sweetening food as they didn't have sugar.
Sat 24 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Deer drop in
Come to the visitor centre to meet the wildlife team and learn about the deer in Studley Royal deer park.
Mon 26 Aug 2019
11:00-15:00
Make a mini statue
Come to Studley Royal water garden to get creative and make your very own mini statue.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-15:00
Summer in the herb garden
Meet Rosemary, Angelica and Rose in the hidden herb garden opposite Fountains Hall.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
13:30-13:30
Fun and frivolous Georgians family tour
Don your hat, flip your fan and pop up your parasol and come along on an interactive garden tour.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
14:00-14:45
Going Digital photography workshops
Discover how to get the best out of your camera with these photography workshops with Pandora. Learn the basics in an inspiring setting or discover how to capture the perfect landscape.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
10:00-16:00
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 07 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
The Big Sing
Come along to St. Mary's church to have a sing along to well-known hymns, and listen to inspiring readings.
Sun 08 Sep 2019
15:00-15:45
Heritage Open Day
Enjoy free entry to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal to celebrate Heritage Open Day. Book onto a behind the scenes tour and see items from our archive on Saturday 21 September.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
10:00-15:00
Heritage Open Day: How Hill Tower tours
Celebrate Heritage Open Day with a free behind the scenes tour of How Hill Tower, a tucked away part of this World Heritage Site.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
11:00-12:00
+ other times
Autumn deer watch
Come and experience one of the season's most spectacular sights on this guided walk through the medieval deer park.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
+ 2 other dates
14:00-16:00
Fountains by Floodlight
Experience something truly special as you explore the illuminated ruins of Fountains Abbey and marvel at the water garden follies aglow. There are extra Friday dates for you to enjoy, too!
Sat 05 Oct 2019
+ 6 other dates
17:00-21:00
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Night Run
Lace those trainers and light those head torches and come for a run around Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal at night.
Tue 29 Oct 2019
18:30-21:00
Autumn drive through
Experience the spectacular views of the abbey and water gardens lit up against the night sky from the comfort of your car.
Sun 03 Nov 2019
18:00-20:00
Winter bird walk
Discover which feathered friends are calling Fountains Abbey their home this winter.
Sat 16 Nov 2019
11:00-12:30
Preserving at Swanley Grange
Come and experience the medieval way of preserving food and taste the results.
Sat 16 Nov 2019
11:00-15:00
1930s Christmas at Fountains Hall
Discover what Christmas would be like in the 1930s at Fountains Hall this festive season.
Sat 23 Nov 2019
+ 29 other dates
10:00-16:00
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 23 Nov 2019
+ 9 other dates
11:00-11:45
+ other times
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 23 Nov 2019
+ 19 other dates
14:00-17:00
On the hoof
Trot along to St Mary's Church to watch the wild deer munching through their winter feed.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:30-12:30
Carols by Candlelight
As Christmas fast approaches it's time for our annual family carol service.
Sun 08 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
15:30-16:15
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