Music at the abbey
Get into the festive spirit with seasonal music and colourful lighting in the cellarium.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Get into the festive spirit with seasonal music and colourful lighting in the cellarium.
Stand beneath the vaulted ceiling in the cellarium and enjoy listening to festive music filling the air from 2-3pm. Afterwards, take a stroll to see the abbey lit up in colourful lighting and spot twinkling fairy lights in the trees.
Live choirs and bands performing in the abbey cellarium... 28 Nov: Thirsk RBL Brass Band
29 Nov: White Rosettes
5 Dec: Ripon Choral Society
6 Dec: Duchy College
12 Dec: All Together Now
13 Dec: Ilkley Moornotes
19 Dec: Leeds Festival Chorus
20 Dec: York Musical Society
27 Dec: Bradford Concert Band
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
If you'd like a seat for the music performance, please let a member of staff know. Mobility scooters are available to hire until 3pm. Wheelchairs are also available. The abbey is 350 meters from the level access west gate entrance. Access to the abbey is across a level grassy green. When the grass is particularly wet this can be impassable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.
- Meeting point
Entry through any admissions point. The abbey is a 15 minute walk from the visitor centre, with a steep incline, a 5 minute walk from the West Gate entrance or a 30 minute walk from Studley.
- Suitability for children
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
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