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at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

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
31 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 5 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
31 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 12:00 to 13:00+ 5 other dates or times

Fountains by Floodlight 

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

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on
31 Oct to 1 Nov 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
1 Nov to 21 Dec 2025
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 42 other dates or times

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

Winter 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
8 Nov 2025 to 29 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 83 other dates or times

Winter 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
8 Nov 2025 to 29 Mar 2026
at 13:00 to 14:30+ 41 other dates or times

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 trail 

Step into a world of festive magic on the Christmas Toymaker’s Trail.

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on
20 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 12 other dates or times

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