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.
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 29 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 30 Jan 2020
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09:00-10:00
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 01 Feb 2020
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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 01 Feb 2020
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13:30-14:30
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 09 Feb 2020
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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
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11:00-15:00
Wedding Open Days
Come and find inspiration for your perfect wedding day here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.
Sun 16 Feb 2020
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10:30-11:00
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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
Tree drawing workshop: Ancients of the Future
Learn all about three ancient trees that can be found in Studley Royal deer park through drawing classes with nature inspired project 'Back from the Brink'.
Fri 21 Feb 2020
10:00-12:00
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Ancients of the future: plant a tree seed activity
Celebrating the magnificence of ancient trees. Come along to a drop-in activity at Swanley Grange in partnership with nature project Back from the Brink. https://naturebftb.co.uk
Fri 21 Feb 2020
10:00-16:00
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 23 Feb 2020
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10:00-11:30
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.
Sat 04 Apr 2020
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11:00-12:30
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
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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
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11:00-16:00
Guided tour: discover the abbey
Learn more about the abbey's history and hidden secrets, the people who built this ancient powerhouse and those who destroyed it on this free guided tour.
Sat 04 Apr 2020
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14:00-15:00
Kids crafts; make a mini raft
Tick off one of your 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ . Have fun with sticks by creating a miniature raft in Studley Royal water garden .
Thu 09 Apr 2020
13:00-15:00
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
Egg rolling competition
Bring your hard boiled eggs for an egg rolling competition on the abbey green. How far will yours go?
Mon 13 Apr 2020
14:00-14:30
Step into the bird hide
Want to learn how to bird watch with the best of them? Drop by the bird hide where our expert wildlife team will be on hand to tell you all about the birds you can see there.
Tue 14 Apr 2020
11:00-15:00
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
Guided walk: deer watch
Join us for a free guided walk through Studley Royal deer park. See if you can spot some of the 300 wild deer and learn all about them.
Sat 25 Apr 2020
14:00-16:00
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
Divine 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
Fountains by Floodlight
Experience something truly special as you explore the illuminated ruins of Fountains Abbey. There are extra Friday dates for you to enjoy, too!
Sat 03 Oct 2020
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17:00-21:00
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 21 Nov 2020
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14:00-17:00
Carols by Candlelight
As Christmas fast approaches it's time for our annual family carol service.
Sun 06 Dec 2020
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15:00-15:45
On the hoof
Trot along to St Mary's Church to watch the wild deer munching through their winter feed. See some antlers up close and chat to the wildlife team.
Sat 12 Dec 2020
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11:30-12:30