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at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

Dusk deer walk 

Enjoy an evening walk around the deer park and find out about the red, sika and fallow deer.

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on
10 Oct 2025
at
16:30 to 18:30

Helios by sunrise - SOLD OUT 

See the sun like never before as Luke Jerram's iconic sculpture shines at sunrise inside the spectacular ruins of Fountains Abbey. (SOLD OUT).

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on
11 Oct to 12 Oct 2025
at
06:00 to 08:00
+ 1 other date or time

Garden and abbey tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover the secrets and surprises of Studley Royal Water Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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on
11 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 45 other dates or times

Abbey tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest monastic ruins in the country.

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on
11 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 45 other dates or times

Deer walks 

Walk with the wildlife volunteers to find out more about the Red, Sika and Fallow Deer.

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on
11 Oct to 25 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 15:30
+ 2 other dates or times

Helios by sunset - SOLD OUT 

See the sun like never before as Luke Jerram's iconic sculpture shines inside the spectacular ruins of Fountains Abbey.

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on
11 Oct to 12 Oct 2025
at
17:00 to 17:30
+ 11 other dates or times

Between Chaos and Light by Ed Kluz 

A new immersive exhibition by Ed Kluz comes to Fountains Hall from summer to winter solstice 2025.

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on
13 Oct to 21 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 69 other dates or times

Medieval Industry: bread, beer and wool tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the people who lived and worked on the Fountains Abbey estate.

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on
14 Oct to 28 Oct 2025
at
14:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time

Fountains Mill tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to find out more about the oldest building on the estate.

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on
21 Oct 2025
at
14:30 to 15:30

Fountains by Floodlight 

Explore glowing ruins and shadowed archways and hear choral music echoing through the abbey this autumn.

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on
25 Oct to 1 Nov 2025
at
17:00 to 17:30
+ 23 other dates or times

Family craft workshop with Henshaws 

Join Henshaws on 29 and 30 October to craft your own autumn leaf wreath

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on
29 Oct to 30 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time

Fountains by Floodlight: drive through 

Celebrate Fountains by Floodlight with an after-dark adventure through the estate in your car...

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on
2 Nov 2025
at
18:00 to 20:00

Little Bird Christmas Artisan market 

Step into a winter wonderland Christmas Market with Little Birds Artisan Markets.

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on
29 Nov to 30 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

Music at the abbey 

Get into the festive spirit with seasonal music and colourful lighting in the cellarium.

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on
29 Nov to 28 Dec 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 9 other dates or times

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.

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on
6 Dec to 20 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 2 other dates or times

Carols around the Christmas Tree 

Sing along to some festive favourites around the Christmas Tree in the courtyard.

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on
7 Dec to 14 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time

Carols by Candlelight 

See the flickering glow of hundreds of candles light up St Mary's Church as you sing along to well known carols.

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on
7 Dec to 14 Dec 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

Christmas Toymaker's Workshops 

Take part in a Christmas workshop with the Toymaker, perfect for little crafty hands.

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on
20 Dec to 23 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 15 other dates or times