Traditional games
Head to Swanley Grange and find a collection of traditional games for all ages, ready for you to pick up and play.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Head to Swanley Grange where we’ve laid out a collection of traditional games for all ages, ready for you to pick up and play.
Challenge friends to a game of backgammon, laugh through a round of charades or Pictionary and let imaginations run wild at the puppet theatre.
Warm up with some festive fun and make memories the old-fashioned way.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Head to the festive hub at Swanley Grange, just a 5 minute walk from the visitor centre.
- What to bring and wear
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal is an outdoor site. Sturdy footwear will help with uneven ground and steep hills and warm clothes and waterproofs might be a good idea too.
- Accessibility
Swanley Grange is accessed on level ground from the Visitor Centre, a 10 minute walk. From West Gate (15 minutes) or Studley (30 minutes) there is a steep hill (15-20% gradient) to access Swanley.
- Other
Standard admission to the site still applies on entry. Visit the home page to find admission prices.
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