Summer of Play: the circus
Join us for an entire summer jam-packed full of fun and games here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for an entire summer jammed full of fun and games here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. You’ll be hopping, skipping and jumping around different activity stations and racing to have a go at games you might have never seen before!
Head to the circus tents on the ball games field and see what we've got in stall for you. Challenge your friends and family to a game of soft archery. Who's going to win the space hopper racing? Hop on a balance bike and see who can reach the finish line first. And, if you still have some energy, head to the play area where inquisitive little minds can be let loose to play even more.
Most Summer of Play activities will be taking place in the circus tents on the ball games field at the visitor centre so little legs won't have to far to wander.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Head to the ball games field, just behind the visitor centre.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
- Accessibility
There is level access and hard standing paths to the ball games field. The grass on the field is cut short but could be difficult to navigate if very wet.
Upcoming events
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
Abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest monastic ruins in the country.
May half term
Enjoy a bird themed nature trail and see how many papier mache birds you can spot hiding in the trees around the bird hide.
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.