The Pikachu Art Adventure at Fountains Abbey
Think you know art at the National Trust? Think again. Discover a unique art adventure at Fountains Abbey this autumn - with Pikachu as the star.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Calling all Pokémon fans – old and young! Join us to celebrate the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration with The Pikachu Art Adventure.
Discover 30 Pikachu cards, each brought to life by a different illustrator, find out fun facts about the iconic character, and design your own Pikachu trading card.
Pick up a Gallery Sheet as you head through admissions and tick off each piece of artwork as you find it. The trail travels through the bird hide and down to Fountains Mill. Once you've spotted all 30 Pikachu cards, head to the Mill and use the Pikachu stamper to give your cards a stamp.
There’s no need to book, and nothing extra to pay (normal admission applies).
Times
The basics
- 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.
- Meeting point
Pick up a Gallery Sheet as you head through admissions between 9.30am - 4.30pm. The trail travels through the bird hide and down to Fountains Mill.
- 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.
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.