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Autumn craft

Head to Swanley Grange to take part in a week of autumnal themed craft workshops led by Alice Dunsmore.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join artist Alice Dunsmore for autumn craft workshops and create leaf fairies, toadstools and seasonal decorations using natural materials gathered from across the site.

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

Head to Swanley Grange, a 2 minute walk from the visitor centre

Suitability for children

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Abbey tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest and most complete monastic ruins in the country.

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on
1 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 12:00 to 13:00+ 63 other dates or times

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
1 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 13:00 to 14:30+ 62 other dates or times

The Pikachu Art Adventure at Fountains Abbey 

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on
3 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30+ 29 other dates or times

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.

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on
6 Oct 2026
at 14:30 to 15:30