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.
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.
Mon 24 Jun 2019
+ 132 other dates
11:00-12:30
+ other times
Fascinating nature facts
Enjoy a walk bursting with interesting facts about nature on the estate.
Wed 10 Jul 2019
14:00-15:30
Mass for St Benedict
For Cistercian monks, like the ones here at Fountains Abbey, St. Benedict was a key figure. It was Benedict's 'rule' that the monk followed - a pure and simple way of life.
Thu 11 Jul 2019
12:00-13:00
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 13 Jul 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-16:00
Summer deer watch
Do you know your stags from your hinds and your Reds from your Sikas? Come and explore the deer park in summer with our guides...
Sat 20 Jul 2019
14:00-16:00
Make a journey stick
Make a journey stick to decorate before you head out for your abbey adventure
Tue 23 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
It's a monks life family tour
Join us at Swanley Grange to dress up like a monk for this family tour.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
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 26 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:00
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.
Sun 28 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Make a mini folly
Take inspiration from the Temple of Piety, the Temple of Fame and the Octagon Tower to make your very own mini folly in the garden.
Tue 30 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-15:30
Summer in the herb garden
Meet Rosemary, Angelica and Rose in the hidden herb garden opposite Fountains Hall.
Tue 30 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
13:30-15:30
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 31 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
14:00-14:45
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 03 Aug 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-16:00
Water wheel workshops
Make your own mini water wheel at Fountains Mill.
Tue 06 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-15:30
Get Medieval
Step back in time as you enter the Rosa Mundi medieval camp and discover what domestic life was like in fifteenth century England.
Sat 10 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Help the gardeners: pond weeding
The gardeners need a helping hand to clear some of the weeds from the moon ponds.
Mon 12 Aug 2019
13:00-15:00
Build a mini raft
Create your own mini raft and see how far it will sail on the moon ponds in Studley Royal water garden.
Tue 13 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:30
Monastic powerhouse: an exhibition by Joseph Hayton
See the abbey as the powerhouse it once was through sculpture.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
+ 78 other dates
10:00-17:00
Archery in the water garden
Test your aim in Studley Royal water garden.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Make a pom-pom in Swanley Grange
Get creative with wool and make a pom pom to take home.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
+ 15 other dates
11:00-16:00
Autumn deer watch
Come and experience one of the season's most spectacular sights on this guided walk through the medieval deer park.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
+ 3 other dates
14:00-16:00
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
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 to help raise funds to replace a long lost statue.
Tue 27 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
13:00-15:00
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
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
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