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Christmas craft workshops

Get creative this Christmas with a festive family workshops, delivered by the team from Rural Arts. Perfect for little crafty hands.

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  • Admission applies

Get creative this Christmas with a festive family workshops, delivered by the team from Rural Arts.

From crafting beautiful wreaths and handmade stockings to creating sustainable Christmas cards and festive decorations inspired by beloved literary characters, there's something for every young maker to enjoy.

Each session is designed to create something special and meaningful for you to take home, whether it's a wreath worthy of a place on your front door or a unique decoration for your Christmas tree. Along the way, families can also discover Victorian Christmas traditions and festive stories.

While the kids get crafty in Swanley Workshop, grown-ups can relax with a hot drink and soak up the twinkly festive atmosphere at Swanley Grange.

Each workshop lasts 1 hour and is led the team from Rural Arts. Children will be guided through the making process with easy-to-follow steps.

Workshops are priced at £10 per child. Standard admission to the site still applies. Visit the home page to find admission prices.

Book early to secure your place and make some festive memories together this Christmas.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £10.00
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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Swanley Grange is accessed on level ground from the Visitor Centre, a 10 minute walk or from West Gate (15 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

Suitable for ages 4+. 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

Winter abbey tour 

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on
7 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 131 other dates or times

Winter 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
7 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027
at 12:00 to 13:30+ 97 other dates or times

Deer walk 

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on
8 Nov 2026
at 13:30 to 15:30

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
10 Nov 2026 to 23 Feb 2027
at 13:30 to 14:30+ 5 other dates or times