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Traditional games

Head to Swanley Grange and find a collection of traditional games for all ages, ready for you to pick up and play.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Head to Swanley Grange where we’ve laid out a collection of traditional games for all ages, ready for you to pick up and play.

Challenge friends to a game of backgammon, laugh through a round of charades or Pictionary and let imaginations run wild at the puppet theatre.

Warm up with some festive fun and make memories the old-fashioned way.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

Swanley Grange is accessed on level ground from the Visitor Centre, a 10 minute walk. From West Gate (15 minutes) or Studley (30 minutes) there is a steep hill (15-20% gradient) to access Swanley.

Meeting point

Head to the festive hub at Swanley Grange, just a 5 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.

Other

Standard admission to the site still applies on entry. Visit the home page to find admission prices.

Upcoming events

​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 play zones... ​

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on
31 Aug to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 6 other dates or times

Summer of Play: crafty Mondays 

Join us every Monday for a crafting workshop as part of our jam-packed Summer of Play.

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on
31 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00

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
31 Aug to 6 Sep 2026
at 13:00 to 14:30+ 12 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
31 Aug to 6 Sep 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00+ 12 other dates or times