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Summer of Play: craft workshops

Join us for an environment themed craft workshop as part of our jam-packed Summer of Play.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Head to Swanley Grange to take part in a week of environment themed craft workshops led by Alice Dunsmore. Help us create brilliant bug hotel using materials found around the site. Craft your own binoculars to use on your adventure. Or take a moment, hear some storytelling and write your own sign for nature.

Take a look below at what's happening and when. All workshop activities are free to attend.

Monday 28 July - help us create a giant bug hotel.

Tuesday 29 July - make your pledge for nature.

Wednesday 30 July - craft your own paper binoculars.

Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August - craft your own bird feeder.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Head to Swanley Grange, a 2 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.

Upcoming events

Event

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.

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on
26 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 36 other dates or times
Event

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
26 Jul to 21 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 146 other dates or times
Event

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
26 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
+ 72 other dates or times
Event

Deer walks 

Walk with the wildlife volunteers to find out more about the Red, Sika and Fallow Deer.

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on
26 Jul to 25 Oct 2025
at
13:30 to 15:30
+ 5 other dates or times