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​Pokémon joins Fountains Abbey’s Summer of Play

Planning your summer holidays? Discover a Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Plus, don't miss the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail... ​

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This summer, your favourite Pokémon just got closer! From 18 July - 6 September Summer of Play means you can share the magic of Pokémon as a family!

Ready to unleash your energy? On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the Pokémon trading, take part in mega games, flex your skills and collect stickers! Plus, join the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.

Discover Pokémon zones in participating locations. Don’t forget your imagination...

Trail sheets will be available to collect on the day. Normal admission also applies (free for National Trust members).

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 the ball games field, just behind the visitor centre.

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

Accessibility

There is level access and hard standing paths to the ball games field. The grass on the field is cut short but could be difficult to navigate if very wet.

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

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on
12 Jun to 6 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 173 other dates or times

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
12 Jun to 6 Sep 2026
at 12:00 to 13:00+ 173 other dates or times

Monastic wealth tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about what made this Cistercian Monastery so profitable.

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on
16 Jun to 20 Oct 2026
at 14:30 to 15:30+ 6 other dates or times

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.

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on
18 Jun to 22 Oct 2026
at 13:30 to 14:30+ 9 other dates or times