May Half Term: Minibeast trail
This May half term see how many minibeasts you can discover on this free, self led, family trail.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Head down the path from the Visitor Centre to the Bird Hide and see how many minibeasts you can spot in the trees along the way! Learn more about the important role bugs play in nature as you explore the area but beware not to get caught up in any spider's webs!
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Pick up head through any admissions point between 9.30am - 4.30pm. There's no need to pick up a trail sheet.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear study shoes as there are areas of uneven ground and we are an outdoor site. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Accessibility
There are hard-standing paths around the estate and level access from the West Gate entrance. There are some slopes, including a hill with 15-20% gradient between the Visitor Centre and the abbey. Access to the abbey is across a level grassy green. When the grass is particularly wet this can be impassable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.
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 and most complete monastic ruins in the country.
Monastic 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.
Uncover the mysteries of the masons' marks
Join one of our volunteer tour guides for an interactive tour of the hundreds of masons’ marks found carved into the runs of Fountains Abbey.