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.
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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 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
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
Between Chaos and Light by Ed Kluz
A new immersive exhibition by Ed Kluz comes to Fountains Hall from summer to winter solstice 2025.
Abbey tour
Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest monastic ruins in the country.
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.