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.
Upcoming events
Between Chaos and Light by Ed Kluz
A new immersive exhibition by Ed Kluz comes to Fountains Hall from summer to winter solstice 2025.
Winter abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest monastic ruins in the country.
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
Music at the abbey
Get into the festive spirit with seasonal music and colourful lighting in the cellarium.