World Heritage Site Weekend
John Aislabie invites you to attend a garden party in celebration of World Heritage Site Day.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
John Aislabie invites you to attend a garden party in celebration of World Heritage Site Day. Head to the Banqueting House to join in on the festivities, mingle with some Georgians, make the most of photo opportunities and play some traditional garden games.
Over the weekend there'll also be some live music and even more guided tours on offer.
Listen to The Ebor Quartet, a professional string quarte, perform live at the Banqueting House. The Ebor Quartet will hold three 45 minute performances on both Saturday and Sunday. Performances will begin at 11am, 1pm and 2pm on the Banqueting House Lawn.
Join a World Heritage Site Guided Tour and discover why Studley Royal Water Garden was inscribed as a World Heritage Site and uncover why John and William Aislabie designed the gardens in the way that they did. The guided tour will last 1 hour and will be running on Saturday and Sunday. Meet your guide at Studley Ticket Office at 11am and 2.45pm.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Head to the Banqueting House to join in the festivities. If you would like to join a World Heritage Site guided tour, meet your guide at 11am and 2.45pm at the Banqueting House.
- What to bring and wear
We are an outdoor site so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven in places.
- Accessibility
There are two slopes leading to the Banqueting House, one much steeper than the other. The Banqueting House Lawn is accessible via a gentle incline, which can be uneven in places, but is suitable for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Access inside the Banqueting House is up 3 stone steps with no hand rail.
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 monastic ruins in the country.
Deer Walks
Walk with the wildlife volunteers to find out more about the Red, Sika and Fallow Deer.
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.